“I sit beside the fire and thinkOf all that I have seenOf meadow flowers and butterfliesIn summers that have beenOf yellow leaves and gossamerIn autumns that there wereWith morning mist and silver sunAnd wind upon my hair.” J.R.R. Tolkien
She slipped quietly from her bed and dressed in the pre-dawn darkness, her fingers fumbling with the small buttons on the waistband of her blue, handmade skirt. Never before had she experienced such a myriad of emotions; excitement, fear, happiness, uncertainty. Today, her life would… Read More
Embracing the practice of questioning your beliefs is not just a journey of self-discovery but also a gateway to new perspectives and personal growth. As a person of faith, I believe faith utilizes a faculty superior to reason. I’m quite comfortable accepting the fact that… Read More
Honesty cultivates authenticity, fosters trust in relationships, and enables individuals to uphold their principles and values. There are several crucial reasons for practicing honesty:
There is a common social stigma surrounding being alone where people tend to avoid it due to the association with loneliness. However, it’s important to note that solitude and loneliness are not the same. Loneliness can lead to negative emotions that have a harmful effect… Read More
It’s natural to feel frustrated when we fixate on things beyond our control, leaving us feeling disempowered, disappointed, angry, or anxious. However, when we shift our focus to what is within our control, we can experience a profound sense of empowerment, a feeling of relief… Read More
“It’s a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done.” Harriet Beecher Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) published more than 30 books, but it was her best-selling anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin that catapulted her to international… Read More
Who was this little girl with blonde curls and unsuspecting eyes staring back at me? She could have easily been my own, anxiously waiting in line for one more ride on the carousel. But not this child. Instead, she quietly stood and waited her turn… Read More
It was pretty much the same routine every Saturday morning, but, believe me, it never grew old. Really. The kitchen always smelled of waffles and warm maple syrup. Bacon sizzled in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop. The wonderful aromas, along with gospel music… Read More
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these. George Washington Carver The above is… Read More
