I remember the first time I was exposed to racism. I was 6 years old in 1976 (almost 7), and just beginning 2nd grade. There was a girl my age named Mai-Linh. Her Vietnamese family sought refuge in the US, having fled their war-torn country a few years before when…
The last 2 times (just before Arizona’s “stay-at-home” order), I went to a coffee shop drive-thru, I pulled up to pay just to be told the car ahead of me paid for my coffee. So, of course, I paid for the person behind me (after making sure it wasn’t too…
Meditating on the idea of peace, and I was reminded that it comes when everyone remembers their connection to each other. It is recognizing “The Source”, or God, in each living thing (including other species, plants, the ocean, the earth…). Mother Teresa understood it.
I don’t mean to sound braggadocious, but I came home from work today to find a dozen red roses and a love note from my significant other (herein known as the SO). It’s not really bragging as much as shock because it’s been over 5 years since I was surprised…
I have many friends and family whom I love. I don’t always get to spend time with them for many reasons (distance, time, etc…); however, the love is always there. When paths merge again, there is so much to share and learn with each other!
Do you know the directions to Happy Place? Is it easy to navigate your way there on your own, or do you require help, like a GPS? If you’re not already there, are you at least on the road? Here are some tips for your journey: Be grateful. Sometimes it…
We’re all born with the spirit gene. No matter who you are. Your philosophical and religious beliefs, geography, social status and skin color are of no concern. Even atheists have it. Every person ever born has it because the spirit gene is simply the ability for kindness and respect. Whether…
Looking at others with joy is the main ingredient for a happy world. Looking at others with joy also requires looking at oneself with joy. A happy life awaits those who will participate.
This just in! Beyond our obvious moral, political, physical and emotional differences, we’re all the same. We’re all connected by a commonality that goes beyond what you can see, taste, hear, touch and feel. The elections had me scratching my head over the sheer ferociousness of the recent U.S. campaigns…
