Stone soup
October 10, 2008 by Editor
Many years ago three soldiers, hungry and weary of battle, came upon a small village. The villagers, suffering a meager harvest and the many years of war, quickly hid what little they had to eat Read more
What lies beneath
October 10, 2008 by Editor
Each one of us has experienced situations where we’ve found ourselves lashing out at someone without meaning to. We later berate ourselves for losing control and feel guilty for treating the other person badly. Read more
In all kinds of weather
October 6, 2008 by Editor
When we are close friends with someone, we intuitively know when they need a hug, a helping hand, or a sympathetic ear. Likewise, when we are going through bleak periods in our lives, we count on friends to support us through loss, illness, and other setbacks, both big and small. Read more
Discovering the little things that can make us happy
October 2, 2008 by Editor
Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy. The sound of a baby’s laughter, a good book, the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt, and the warmth from a cup of hot tea are simple pleasures that can easily put smiles on our faces. Read more
Memory & imagination
October 1, 2008 by Editor
“There are no days in life so memorable as those which vibrated to some stroke of the imagination.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Link Between Memory & Imagination: Read more
Letting yourself be seen
September 30, 2008 by Editor
When we allow ourselves to be witnessed by another, we cannot help but be transformed by the experience. Whether we are sharing a personal experience, standing in front of friends to celebrate a special occasion, or Read more
Nothing is insurmountable
When our next best course of action seems unclear, any dilemmas we face can appear insurmountable. Yet there is nothing we cannot overcome with time, persistence, focused thought, help, and faith. Read more
Courage is the foundation of integrity
September 25, 2008 by Editor
“With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” -Keshavan Nair Read more
Trains, dreams and a young boy
September 18, 2008 by Editor
While you have a thing it can be taken from you … but when you give it, you have given it. No robber can take it from you. It is yours then forever when you have given it. Read more
Resisting the urge to control
The right to make your own choices is a precious one. We grow when we have the freedom to decide our own paths and determine what makes us happy. Read more
