“The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.”Thomas Paine Now more than ever, we need to recognise the interconnectedness of humanity and work toward sustainable solutions to our common problems. Beyond race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, philosophy or political beliefs, we are just people striving to […]
Truth is everywhere if we seek it without fear ‘Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.” Mahatma Gandhi “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” Buddha “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; […]
“No man is free who is not master of himself.” – Epictetus, Discourses 2.10 “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an […]
Human beings are built to know and access the ideal within them. Ironically, this often flies in the face of their own experiences in life. But still, people search because deep down they know there is something better than their current reality. Some consider idealism to be naive, but this is the force that has […]
“I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter’s tough, but spring’s coming. I believe that there’s a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better.” – Steve Southerland “Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. […]
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees […]
Each year in November we are reminded to be grateful for the life and liberty we have through the celebration of Thanksgiving. We are reminded of the sacrifices of our ancestors, and of the noble history of our nation. Who isn’t grateful for a chance to get together with family and friends to share a […]
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time. – John Lubbock Oh, the summer night, Has a smile of light, And she sits […]
(14) “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.(15) Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. (16) In the same way, let your light shine before […]
“Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it.” – Rumi “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” – Alfred Austin, English Poet “A single […]
