I have had interesting, increasingly frequent interactions about what may be perceived as a prevalent feeling of uncertainty in recent times. This theme is also scheduled for a dialogue at a Socrates Café. Confronting and accepting the unknown may evoke multiple reactions, “I accept what is.”, “This is difficult to
For most people the coronavirus pandemic announced around a year ago came as a surprise. Personally it was a challenge to suddenly discover that some priorities were about to be transformed and much-needed adjustments would take place in an effort to adapt to this life-changing situation. How can we move
Let’s consider this day a few potential fresh ideas moving forward as we embrace 2021! My mind returns to a time when I visited a group that I have treasured for several decades. We would gather together each day with joy, starting by lighting a candle in the center of
“Abundance can be had simply by consciously receiving what already has been given….” —Sufi saying In my book, Wholeness in Living, Kindling the Inner Light I expressed my belief that from a perspective of Universal Bounty all we may need will be provided. “Is this truly possible?”, someone asked. “You said,”
In March 2020 I wrote an article for the Life Lived Forward communities titled, A Time for Opportunities Anew. Now, in light of the inspiration that has come through recent reflections and conversations, I would like to consider some flourishing opportunities opening up in 2021. It is beyond words to
From my perspective, as a fellow philosopher I admire expressed it, “Appreciation is contemplative.” And from these moments of consideration may arise a renewed sense of compassion. A special moment came to me when for the first time I realized that life experiences come to teach us something, to inspire
Silence is a resource that has been used from time immemorial to enter into the depth of our being. World religions have acknowledged its value through their various spiritual perspectives and practices as an integral part of the ideal service of spiritual worship. In Christianity exists the silence of contemplative
Michel Montaigne expressed that the great and glorious masterpiece of man is to know how to live to purpose. We are the artists of our life and shape our experiences with our own brush. When we find our unique mission, we know it with certainty from within. We attain that
During a radio program, the interviewer asked me, “How can we confront conflict collaboratively?” It is significantly useful to be ready and open, LISTENING to the points of view of others, and making a continuing effort to understand their ideas and motives. To support the possibility of understanding the other’s
The word “empathy” came to me through diverse situations and sparked my enthusiasm to share a few thoughts on the topic in the context of a “Life Lived Forward.” Empathy is a broad concept that refers to the cognitive and emotional reactions of an individual to the observed, wide range
