What Container Is holding Your Life Experiences? Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one’s garden. Voltaire When we experience something in our lives that we prefer would not happen, we often feel sad, helpless, even angry at life. This week, I learned a new way of looking at these experiences. In her article, “Stop Being a Glass – Become a Lake,” […]
New Opportunities to Spread Kindness Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. Sally Koch Larry and I are always looking for opportunities to expand the reach of our kindness. It is not an unselfish act, because we benefit from it as much as anyone we encounter. Within Three Feet or So Carrie Newcomer is one of our mentors, through her songs and […]
When Feeling Sad or Overwhelmed When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love have always won. – Mahatma Gandhi During the last week, I felt myself being pulled into a feeling of frustration, even a bit of overwhelm, as I faced several challenges that I could not figure out how to resolve. As I looked for music to help me shift my […]
Room at the Table Let our hearts not be hardened to those living on the margins. There is room at the table for everyone. This is how it all begins, this is how we gather in. There is room at the table for everyone. Carrie Newcomer Recently, we were introduced to Carrie Newcomer’s music, and it has enriched our lives. Through her music and in her life of service, she […]
The Power of the Stories We Tell Ourselves I believe we come to a new story […]
