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Monday, May 2, 2005

Earning Respect

Earning respect appears to be an easy matter, when we look to others to give it to us. We resort to saying and doing things in order to obtain it, and sometimes even believe we have it. Yet, the truth is that we are discrediting ourselves when we behave this way. Sooner or later, we see that our... Sign in to see full entry.

God is Naught But Love

What could be stronger, and more inviolate than unconditional love? God is omnipotent. What could be more stable than relentless patience? God is ever present. What is more enduring than timelessness? God is, and has always been. And, what is deeper than thought images bound in time? God is... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 1, 2005

How to Deal With Problems

When a problem exists, it is uncomfortable. I am referring to a state of being that is unwanted, such as being afraid, or angry, or resentful, grieving, or ashamed. Our first reaction to such a state is to get rid of it, either by not thinking about it or blaming someone for it. Or, we might talk it... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 30, 2005

Helping Others

What is our purpose in helping others? Are we gently asserting our authority when we seek to teach another something we wish them to know? If an individual is not ready to help himself, is it wise to ascribe help to him? What message is being sent when he is taught this way? What does he hear? That... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 29, 2005

Freedom to Love

Freedom is more than rhetoric; it is more than an aspiration. It is what every human searches for without knowing why. It is the dissolution of the ties of all restriction in relationship. How do we come to a place of being free? When will we ever arrive and worry no longer? It becomes an easy... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

On Sacred Ground

What really matters in life? If your life ended today, what would you be thinking about? Would it not be squandered opportunities to share feelings and goodwill with others? Would there not be regrets over petty arguments, which really amounted to nothing? Our relationships here are sacred ground.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Love Knows No Enemies

The decision to love is to let go of fear. There is no greater decision, for there is nothing else to choose from. When we meet another in love, we are making the decision not to judge him. His mistakes are our own, because we see ourselves in him. We create enemies in this world by fearing failure.... Sign in to see full entry.

Violence and Authority

There have been many solutions posed to eradicate violence. Some of the most brilliant analytical minds have thought, conjectured, and given what seemed to be final solutions. Why, then is violence increasing? Why do we keep choosing violence to solve problems? Contrary to popular belief, violence... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

The Cross- A Symbol of Ego Transcendence

The purpose of religion is to enable the individual to find peace, everlasting life, and nurture love- to rise above himself, if you will. The cross in Christianity has come to symbolize sacrifice, struggle, bloodshed, and the belief in sin as being inescapable. Jesus knew not of these things, for... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 25, 2005

Finding the Right Words

Finding the right words is easy in any situation, if you first ask yourself, 'What do I want?' If the person you relate to has something you desire, then the words you use will reflect that wanting. If you want for power, for instance, and another appears to have taken it, then force will be chosen.... Sign in to see full entry.

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