Gem of Wisdom

Many years ago, Norman Cousins was diagnosed as “terminally ill”. He was given six months to live. His chance for recovery was 1 in 500. He could see the worry, depression and anger in his life contributed to, and perhaps helped cause, his disease. He wondered, “If...

Black Or White

When I was in elementary school, I got into a major argument with a boy in my class. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day. I was convinced that “I” was right and “he” was wrong – and he was just as...

The Invincible You

There’s nothing to fear —- you’re as good as the best, As strong as the mightiest, too; You can win in every battle or test, for there’s no one just like you. There’s only one you in the world today ‘Cause nobody else, you see, Can do your work in as fine a way:...

Angels On The Internet

There’s a land where I go, when I need to share, That’s not on a map, yet exists everywhere; Lots of names without faces, a curious place, A virtual creation that’s called — cyberspace. There are all sorts of people with cute little handles, Like Jasmine and Sandman...

Stop & Smell The Flower

Zen philosophy teaches that enlightenment is contained in a single flower — when we appreciate a blossom, we have found happiness in nature and in our own nature. Start your day with a brisk walk so you can hear the birds, smell the fragrances and feel the fresh air...

Old Age Is A Gift

The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her...