Bob Kalk

Dear Folks, This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. — George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Author A balance in seemingly opposite positive qualities is essential, but often easier said than done. In order to survive a difficult time a person may have focused … Read more

Dear Folks, Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the plastic cup – the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all … Read more

Dear Folks, Lives based on having are less free than lives based either on doing or being. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher A Memorable person may have a list of credentials and accomplishments, but the most memorable person is the one who touches our heart with their kindness. A person who Freely shares a passing … Read more

Dear Folks, Image is thought. Thought is image. Our reality is based on how we think and image things. — The Power of Music: How to Use Sound for Relaxation, Concentration, and Healing, Don G. Campbell, Author All qualities live with other qualities. Most qualities need some balancing qualities to give them some equilibrium. We … Read more

Dear Folks, A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. — The Boy Scouts’ Law, 1908 Each personality is Essential in the Divine plan. We each have free will to choose to participate or not. But it is better to be than not to be. There will … Read more

Dear Folks, The ultimate purpose of life, which is to keep alive, is impossible, but this is the ultimate purpose of life anyway. — Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig (1928-) Philosopher Note: If one acquires positive qualities they will live beyond this physical life. We have many cycles: awake/asleep, hungry/sated, … Read more

Dear Folks, Where one person shapes their life by precept and example, there are thousands who have shaped it by impulse and circumstances. — James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) Poet Any Quality can be put in the form of an affirmation. I have Dignity. I am Reliable. Of course, saying so does not make it so. … Read more

Dear Folks, The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for. — Joseph H. Addison (1672-1719) Poet The oldest adage in the book has been expressed by many wise people, it is essentially: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” … Read more