Google the phrase āwarrior archetype,ā and you will find magnificent stories of gods and goddesses from many cultures and traditions that highlight personal qualities inspiring us to thrive in the face of challenges. Warriors don't simply fight; they show courage, strength, and perseverance as they take a stand for ...Read More
Is It Time to Forgive?
āHe who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power of love.ā Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Forgiveness holds the possibility for expanding our capacity to love. There is only one reason to forgive. If we want to be free, if we want to live as the full and unlimited expression of ourselves, if we want our ...Read More
The Wisdom of Restraining Yourself
I used to be very rebellious, and it got me into some trouble. In the name of freedom, I felt like I could do whatever I wanted without restriction, and I certainly didn't want my autonomy compromised by someone else's rules. (Just ask my parents.) Truth be told, my willful behavior did not make me happy. It was ...Read More
Life Lessons from Our Elders #5: Open to Love
"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do...but how much love we put in that action." Mother Teresa This is the last in a series of Life Lessons from Our Elders. Here are the links to the first four: Be Present for Your Life, Appreciate Everything but Don't Be Attached to It, Don't Wait, and Accept ...Read More
Life Lessons from Our Elders #4: Accept Things as They Are
This is the fourth in a series of posts on Life Lessons from Our Elders. You can find the previous ones here (#1, #2, #3). I have seen older people resist the changes that aging naturally brings, and I have seen others receive what life offers them in such a gentle and gracious way. The lesson from my elders is ...Read More
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