True peace includes peace of spirit. That is why peace is not merely the absence of war. Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace ... Read More about Being Peaceful
Week 38: Love
Living in Harmony
Agreement, in fact and in spirit, is the essence of harmony. Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay. [attributed to Sallust] But what is happiness except the simple ... Read More about Living in Harmony
Intimacy
Intimacy reaches deep within, and simultaneously outward to another. It is transcendent in its depth. If we are fortunate, we have one or a few sustaining relationships that are emotionally ... Read More about Intimacy
Being Solicitous
Being solicitous is about watching out over another or others. Continue to walk in the faith and, faithful to the mandate that has been entrusted to you, go out with solicitude and joy toward all ... Read More about Being Solicitous
Having Regard
An essential part of Love is caring about - having regard for the loved one(s). How many times have we heard someone say that a signficant other, such as a spouse, does not behave thoughtfully enough ... Read More about Having Regard
Being Passionate
Passion is the power behind Love. My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. [attributed to Maya ... Read More about Being Passionate
Loving
Love is the emotion that mirrors the well-being of the loved one(s). Love is the great Creative Force in the emotions in our sacred relations with living beings. We might define it as the emotion ... Read More about Loving