Sharing the Ascension Experience
Dear Folks, Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. — Abraham Lincoln (1806-1865) 16th U.S. President What would be of such value we should make it our Resolute purpose? If it is too low, we will get tired of it or out live it. It must … Read more
Dear Folks, On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Boy Scout law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. — The Boy Scouts’ Oath, 1908 On my honor, I will try … Read more
Dear Folks, We create ourselves, from the inside out, each day of our lives. — Dr. Michael Merzenich (1942 -) Neuroscience Professor I have a lot to say about Creative, but, of course, it is all worth the read. It is said, and may be true, that all creativity comes from The Creator; if so … Read more
Dear Folks, The Buddhist eight‑fold Path: • Right belief or view • Right intention • Right speech • Right action • Right livelihood • Right endeavoring or effort • Right mindfulness • Right concentration or collectedness If realized, one will be detached from illusion. — Calm and Insight, Bhikkhu Phra Khantipalo, Buddhist Monk One can … Read more
Dear Folks, When you correct your mind, everything else falls into place. — Lao Tse (ca 604–531 B.C.) Taoism, Philosopher I am Mindful of the vast differences we possess: young to old, foolish to wise, simple minded to brilliant, primitive to enlightened, etc. Yet positive qualities run throughout our collective mindscape. I will you all … Read more
Dear Folks, Regard your neighbor’s gain as your won gain, and your neighbors loss as your won loss. — Taoism, T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien It is known: A Wholehearted dedication to the things that really matter does give a person a transcendently Placid temperament. We are all still battered with the vicissitudes of life, … Read more
Dear Folks, The Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance — Paul of Tarsus (c. 5-67) The Bible, Galatians 5:22 As the seasons change from the harsh days of winter to the Gentle days of spring, we have a physical reminder to approach life and others in an Affable … Read more
Dear Folks, Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sandbox at nursery school. — Robert Fulghum (1937-) Author If you have no female … Read more
Dear Folks, Every time we say, “Let there be!” in any form, something happens. — Stella Terrill Mann , Author When we see details of the patterns of reality, whether in society, nature, or the connections within our own internal character, we are seeing a portion of the Multidimensionality of our complex environment. We are … Read more
Dear Folks, Nothing endures but personal qualities. — Walt Whitman (1819-1892) Poet Yes, as Judy says, we are all Qualifiedly Supple. I can still get up on the ladder and work on re-finishing the siding; and I am thankful for that, even if I feel creaky in the morning. And when I hear the opinions … Read more