Energy expressed through action is vigor. You can tell the difference between a sports team that is playing with spirit and energy, and one that is going through the motions. Or think of a colony of ... Read More about Being Vigorous
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Being Devoted
The political and journalistic world can boast of very few heroes who compare with Father Damien of Moloka'i. It is worthwhile to look for the sources of such heroism. [Mohandas Gandhi commenting on ... Read More about Being Devoted
Being Authentic
What does one person give to another? He gives of himself, the most precious he has. . . . he gives him of that which is alive in him; he gives him of his joy, of his interest, of his understanding, ... Read More about Being Authentic
Living with Verve and Energy
To go about life with energy and enthusiasm, or verve, is to express spiritual vitality. People who live like this are noticed, and others seek to emulate them. That is because the vital spirit seems ... Read More about Living with Verve and Energy
Returning Home – Reuniting – Reconciling – Reclaiming
Coming home gives us a chance to take another look at people and places we once saw through different eyes. ... Read More about Returning Home – Reuniting – Reconciling – Reclaiming
Transcending Ego
We cannot have liberty and justice for all if we only want it only for ourselves. [Attributed to Tom Krause.] Some of my non-theistic friends no doubt will roll their eyes at "ego transcendence," ... Read More about Transcending Ego
Relying
Reliance is the child of the two parents, trust and confidence. We are more likely to rely on someone, or something, we think and believe is likely to bring about a desired result. ... Read More about Relying
Being Solicitous
Passion drives. Regard steers. Having directed our passions to conform to the welfare of all, we can begin more fully to practice the art of solicitude: an active caring for those we love. A spouse ... Read More about Being Solicitous
Accepting Others
To know another person's Truth, we must accept him for who he is. It is not for us to change someone else or to project our experiences, values and the like onto him. Acceptance demands that we ... Read More about Accepting Others