A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.-------------------------------gender-neutral version: A proud person is always looking down on things and people; and,...
02006 – Things that Matter
Earlier in my life I thought the things that mattered were the things that you could see, like your car, your house, your wealth, your property, your office. But as I’ve grown older I’ve become convinced that the things that matter most are the things that you can’t...
01992 – Things Not Seen that are Important
What are the things that you can't see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love. You can't see any of those, but they're the guiding lights of a life.
01918 – Real Things haven’t Changed
The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures, and have courage when things go wrong.
01905 – How Life Goes Wrong
There is a realm of time where the goal is not to have but to be, not to own but to give, not to control but to share, not to subdue but to be in accord. Life goes wrong when the control of space, the acquisition of things of space, becomes our sole concern. from The...
01903 – Simplicity is the Answer
Simplicity is the answer for people tired and weary. Simplicity is marked by a contented lifestyle that rests in God’s grace. It is the commitment to clear out, scale down, and realize the essentials of what we truly need to live well. The intimate search for...
01843 – God, the Artist
God, the Artist Thou takest the pen– and the lines dance. Thou takest the flute– and the notes shimmer. Thou takest the brush– and the colours sing. So all things have meaning and beauty in that space beyond time where Thou art. How, then, can I hold back anything...
01818 – Books that Teach
You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been...
01789 – Pay Attention!
Pay attention to the things that bring a tear to your eye or a lump in your throat because they are signs that the holy is drawing near.
01753 – Loved Comes First
The great lesson of Beauty and the Beast is: a thing must be loved before it is lovable.