on Compassion … (05/01/09)
Hildegard von Bingen said that compassion is the combination of “celebration” (which implies humility) and “justice-making” (which implies forgiveness), and there is wisdom to be gained from that definition. When we can humbly place ourselves in another person’s situation, we can begin to truly care for them. And when we maintain that level of humility, it […]
what it means to Coexist … (05/01/13)
“Loneliness is not a function of solitude.” ~ David Foster Wallace There is little doubt that the only way our species will ultimately survive is if we choose collectively to consciously coexist … But what in the world does this mean, and how in the world can we each go about doing so? The answer […]
on Blossoming into YOU … (05/01/12)
A great king had three sons, and he wanted to choose one to be his heir. It was very difficult, because all three were very intelligent, very courageous, and very kind. Unable to choose between the three, he asked a great sage, and the sage suggested an idea … The king went home, gathered his […]
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