There's Work To Be Done

There is a great deal to be done. At present, overproduction and over-consumption of nonessential Things, especially in the West, is leading to the destruction of the world's resources and habitats. Meanwhile, both between and within cultures, enormous material inequalities exist, resulting in conflicts in [and between] many countries. If we are to begin to change the Thing habits that have created these problems, we must first change our attitudes about Things, especially about the ownership of excess Things.
(Cindy Glovinsky, Making Peace With The Things In Your Life, p. 261)
7 April 2014

Acceptance

Melva's Quilt - photo by Mr. Dickie

Sometimes, we must accept life on its terms, not our own. Life has a way of unfolding, not as we will, but as it will. And sometimes, there is precious little we can do to change things.

When events transpire that are beyond our control, we have a choice: we can either learn the art of acceptance, or we can make ourselves miserable as we struggle to change the unchangeable.
(100 Days Of Prayer For Women, p., 282)
6 April 2014

Truth

Truths about this or that are a dime a dozen, including religious truths. The truth is what Pilate was after: the truth about who we are and who God is, if there is a God, the truth about life, the truth about death, the truth about truth itself. That is the truth we are all of us after.
(Frederick Buechner, Listening To Your Life, p. 307)
5 April 2014

Peace Of Mind

When something robs you of your peace of mind, ask yourself if it is worth the energy you are expending on it. If not, then put it out of your mind in an act of discipline. Every time the thought of it returns, refuse it.
(Kay Arthur in 100 Days Of Prayer For Women, p. 96)
4 April 2014

Angry Words

Angry words are dangerous to your emotional and spiritual health, not to mention your relationships. So treat anger as an uninvited guest, and usher it away as quickly, and gently -- as possible.
(100 Days Of Prayer For Women, p. 96)
3 April 2014

Credibility

One of Melva's bags - photo by Mr. Dickie

Credibility precedes great communication. Believe in what you say. Then, live what you say. There is no greater credibility than conviction in action.
(John C. Maxwell, Leadership, 19 August)
2 April 2014

Storytelling

Storytelling is an excellent way of caring for the soul. It helps us see the themes that circle in our lives, the deep themes that tell the myths we live.
(Thomas Moore, Care Of The Soul, p. 13)
1 April 2014