Many people report feeling closest to God when they are enjoying His natural creation. There is something about strolling through a majestic forest or watching a particularly colorful sunrise or sunset that brings out our feelings of awe, appreciation and gratitude for God’s beautiful handiwork. Those who experience nature as an inspiring experience, might tell…
According to Wikipedia, “Justice is the concept that individuals are to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair. A society in which justice has been achieved would be one in which individuals receive what they “deserve”. The interpretation of what “deserve” means draws on a variety of fields and philosophies, like ethics,…
Decluttering is a deliberate decision to free ourselves from the overwhelming accumulation of possessions, commitments and thoughts that no longer serve a purpose for us. Some of us think we have controlled things well because we have moved frequently, until we look closely and realize that some boxes have moved with us several times and…
Death is sort of a taboo subject and not one we often chose to write or talk about unless someone close to us has: “Passed away, Gone to meet his maker, Is finally out of her misery, Is in a better place, Is no longer with us, Is with the angels” or one of the…
Some people fear change, it implies that things will be different and that somehow threatens the status quo, the predictable, our ability to be in control of our lives. Even a sudden, unexpected change in the weather causes us to have to alter our plans. Deep down the fear seems to stem from a fear…
Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties or the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape. The literal definition of the word resilient means “to bounce back”. The word is associated with withstanding shock, returning to form, maintaining strength, and not giving up after an accident, disappointment or…
Prayer can be defined as an act of communication by human beings with the sacred. It may be with God, “the gods”, the universe, the transcendental realm or any higher power. Prayer has been practiced in all known religions, in all times, using various forms and techniques. Some people, who are agnostic, might call it…
The word opportunity comes from two words in Latin, “ob” meaning “in front of, or toward” and “portus”, meaning “harbor”. One entomologist summed it up beautifully, saying that it means: “The wind that takes you home.” That is a lovely image that implies smooth sailing toward our goal. Opportunities do not always come knocking on…
There are many good quotes about mistakes. My favorite is, “Embrace your mistakes (unless you dated them).” Sometimes we do embrace our mistakes at our own peril, because it is hard to let them go. As my next favorite quote put it: “You can pick up your mistakes and carry them like a burden; or…
Manipulative people use cunning and craftiness in their deceitful schemes, trying to manipulate and control others. Advertisers are notorious for trying to manipulate parents into buying the latest toy or gadget for their children. They make the product look exciting and hope the children will beg their parents to buy it for them for Christmas…