Compassion is a deep and complex human emotion, a trait that is instinctual and cultivated and plays a pivotal role in the social fabric of our lives. It is more than just empathy or sympathy. It is a deep awareness of the suffering of another, …
An act of kindness is any selfless action performed to benefit another person without expecting anything in return. Soul Soup in Toms River, New Jersey, offers free meals to those in need every Monday. Community Fridges, stocked by volunteers, have been popping up in cities …
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, compassion, gentleness, humility, authenticity, and self-control are universally appreciated qualities beyond approach. These qualities are valued because they contribute positively to interpersonal relationships and society. They foster environments where understanding, cooperation, and harmony are more likely to flourish. Cultivating these …
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, compassion, gentleness, humility, authenticity, and self-control are universally appreciated qualities beyond approach. These qualities are valued because they contribute positively to interpersonal relationships and society. They foster environments where understanding, cooperation, and harmony are more likely to flourish. …
I am sorry, I hurt you, I apologize This week I received a message on FB Messenger. I recognized the name. It just said how are you. The person also wanted to add me as a friend on FB. I replied I was fine. He …
The first week of 2021 has passed. The thought that crossed my mind was the lack of respect and civility in our society. At school, it was important to say please and thank you. It was important to treat our fellow students with kindness and …
Faith, Hope & Love sustained me through 2020. Well! Hindsight is always 20|20. I can relate to Saint Augustine when he said “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe”. As I saw my …
Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. – Dalai Lama XIV Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. – Benjamin Franklin Introduction Philosophers, scientists, and intellectuals have agonized over the years as to what …
Welcome to my series on practical faith. We eat food daily so we understand food. We have a brother, sister, mother, father, son, or a daughter so we comprehend family. We use money on a daily basis so we know the power of it. But …
Gratitude is an antidote to negative emotions, a neutralizer of envy, hostility, worry, and irritation. It is savoring; it is not taking things for granted; it is present-oriented – Sonja Lyubomirsky Prologue On a cold day in January 2016, I am flying to London, UK, …