I was taught as a child to forgive people for things they may say and do. I was able to do this for the most part unless my ego got involved. If that happened, all bets were off and I made the person an enemy. [Read more…] about Go Beyond Forgiving
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Some of the wisest people I’ve ever known told me to let things go that I thought were a big deal. It didn’t matter what it was. Their advice was all the same and it applied to personal relationships, business and life. Let it go. [Read more…] about Let It Go
I must’ve been a small kid watching a superhero movie the first time I ever heard the phrase, “for the greater good”. Back then I thought it meant sacrificing yourself so others might have a chance to have a better experience. It often meant the hero dying or losing in some way to make this happen. [Read more…] about For The Greater Good
Every day I ask myself, “How can I be a contribution to humanity? How can I make a difference in the world today? How can I give to someone?” The answer always comes back to “be love, have loving thoughts, speak loving words and do loving deeds.” This simple answer guides me throughout my day. [Read more…] about Love Charts My Course
Community is defined as a group of people who are connected by durable relations and mutually define the relationship as important to their social identity and practice. As a kid, I recognized the presence of community in my neighborhood, church and school. The communities that inspired me most were those that helped each other grow and served others in the world. [Read more…] about How Community Can Enrich Your Life
Today is my brother Kevin’s birthday. He’s 9 months younger than me. He has loved me unconditionally since day one. Growing up I was not the best brother to him. Filled with blame and anger toward my step father (his biological father), I projected my feelings onto Kevin. My energy towards him was not always loving. Instead it was a lot of impatience and judgment. Despite the way I treated him, he sent love my way. [Read more…] about My Brother’s Love Taught Me to Love Us Both