Self-interest is not the highest interest. It is important, of course, but not the most important. Many, however, believe that their self-interest is what matters most, even to the exclusion of others’ self-interest. Add the “special-interest” groups from our community to our congress, and you have a society in inter-turmoil and conflict. Too often, it […]
Archives for February 2016
Beware of Unforgiveness
Few realize how damaging to the soul is unforgiveness. Like a black hole, it will not admit, but sucks away any light or love. Where there is unforgiveness, there is a hardening of the heart. Hardness of heart leads to a self-imposed prison, and an inability to experience true freedom or joy. Unforgiving people are […]
Finding Yourself
FINDING YOURSELF One day you will wake up From the illusion That there are barriers To seeing and being yourself; And you will finally find yourself in sheer being. Though you may seem too small to satisfy Your cravings for being a somebody, You will realize you are really enough, And being enough is better […]
Value of Waiting
We spend a lot of time waiting. It seems we are always waiting for something or other. We wait for more than one thing at a time, both minor and short-term, as well as major and long-term. We wait in line at the grocery store; we wait for grandchildren to be born; we wait for […]