A soldier's young daughter (her father in the process of being transferred and moved to a distant post) sits on the floor in an airport departure lounge, among her family's meager and ragtag belongings. Sleepy, the girl leans against the…
Tuesday -- This week, “our aim is to fully awaken our heart and mind, not just for our own greater well-being but also to bring benefit, solace, and wisdom to other living beings. What motivation could tap that?” (Thank you…
Charlie Brown is standing at a candy counter. We don't see the salesperson behind the counter. We see only Charlie standing, with candy in hand, responding to her, "Yes, ma'am, I'd like to buy a box of valentine candy for…
Tuesday -- This week, the power of Buddy Ball; a baseball league that mixes children with disabilities and able-bodied children.Every player has a buddy.Each team has 18 players.If you can't hit, a buddy hits for you.If you can't throw, a…
Tuesday -- I love the story about the town of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where there is a church named Lagniappe. It is an old Creole word that means "something extra."Pastor Jean Larroux explains, "Down here if you go into…
Caroline was very sad. Caroline was only six years old and her father had just died. In fact, her father had been assassinated.Sitting in the back of big black limousine, Caroline Kennedy didn't quite know what to do with her…
Tuesday -- This week we’ll be unpacking and embracing Thich Nhat Hanh’s invitation to be “awake to the present moment.”Let’s call it the "awake to the present moment coupon". Even and especially in the times our lives feel unraveled.In his…
A business executive wanted to encourage his staff to take more risks; to understand that life at its best or fullest, means not shutting down, or playing to “I can’t, what will they say?” At a staff meeting he passed…
Tuesday -- This week... Our identity is not tied up with any need to perform or impress or demean others or distance ourself.Being “somebody” (becoming whole and letting our authentic self breathe) is not about winning and losing. There’s something…
Several years ago, a well-known minister was invited to give the homily at a Union Gospel Mission. The Union Gospel Mission is an urban ministry, providing food, shelter and recovery for homeless men. Before the meal, the men are invited to "attend" a church service. For the majority, if not all,…