In the aftermath of a crisis – like an extended lockdown and quarantine – it’s easy to get disheartened and depressed.
About the lack of things that once filled our lives.
In the aftermath of a crisis – like an extended lockdown and quarantine – it’s easy to get disheartened and depressed.
About the lack of things that once filled our lives.
A gambler died. When he opened his eyes, he saw a majestic presence – an elderly man with a flowing beard, dressed in pure white robes. In a gentle voice, he said:
“Welcome, my son, to our Casino in the Clouds. Here you can gamble away to your heart’s content!”
My first thought upon waking up this morning was how much we take for granted. When we go to sleep every night, we take for granted that we’ll wake up the next morning… but not everyone does. (151,693 people die daily!) When we open the tap to wash our faces or brush our teeth, we … Read more
No matter how bad things are, no matter how sad or disappointed or frustrated you’re feeling, there’s ONE THING guaranteed to flip it around and make you feel happy and at peace once more.
Are You Grateful?
I mean really, deeply grateful for everything you are, have, and can be?
Good for you if you answered “Yes”.
Often our brains are fired up by demands to “dream big”. In principle, that’s fine. But setting limits has a place, too. Let’s take the example of ‘making more money’. How much is good to aim for? Some will say a few hundred dollars, some a few thousand, some a few million – and all … Read more
I was in a restaurant, holding a steaming mug of hot java. With me were two friends. One I’ve known for 30 years. The other I’d just met 30 minutes back. The social dance was on. We explored vital questions. Who are you and who do you know? What do you do, and why? The … Read more