A Tale of Perspective

Contributed by Hastalag   A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet.  He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.”  There were only a few coins in the hat.  A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket...

What Is Available When We Risk?

Contributed by David D. At one time or another, I have  had doubts of one sort or another and they usually show up in the form of questions like these: Is this the right thing for me to be doing? Have I made the right decision? What if my plan doesn’t work out?...

Principles and Skills of Loving

Contributed by David D.   More than anything we want to love and be loved  Love is a giftLove is not time boundLove is good will in actionLove is response to need  Seeing I do not look over you, through you, under you.I see you there in your uniqueness  Hearing I...

Anatomy of An Apology

Contributed by Donna Marie What is an apology? And, when is an apology more of an apology/non-apology? Lately I’ve been reflecting on the power of an apology. It began weeks ago when I tried to tell a friend how to do a task she had agreed to do. I was being bossy, as...

The Power of The Pashmina

Contributed by Donna Marie Consider this … two friends take a taxi to Miss Lily’s for brunch.  It’s a birthday celebration and the idea is to let the day come to them.  They have a delicious meal at the restaurant; she selects one of her childhood favorites and...