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“Yes, there is a human nature that transcends all culture… and it is precisely our power to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances.” —Viktor Frankl I was telling some of my friends who are in their eighties and nineties about the idea that this year may be historic for breakthroughs in health and longevity.  On the near horizon we could be living decades longer. They shook their heads, “No thanks".  They are not very interested in living longer.  They are feeli

"No mud, no lotus." Popular Buddhist saying Why am I happy today?  There's the awful news out of Minnesota…I’ve gotten accounts from friends sending me info from both sides of our polarized society.   But then I did read an account which seemed somewhat objective and even-handed until more is known. No, my joy is not linked to any of that for sure! I did move my body.  That always helps my mood. Did yoga with John in the a.m. and then SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Li

Darkness is at its deepest, just before sunrise. Voltaire There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ...

You fail, you recover, you come back. You address the problems and work through them , Rueben Mayes In our compassion circle we have...

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." ...

“There I met my granddaughter for the first time. As I held her, I wanted to give her a gift. Surely I could come up with something very...

There is what I would call the hero journey, the night sea journey, the hero quest, where the individual is going to bring forth in his...

Turn your attention for a while away from the worries and anxieties. Remind yourself of all your many blessings. Ralph Marston, author...

And it is still true, no matter how old you are -- when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together. Robert...

"Adversity, in whatever form, can teach us valuable lessons and make us stronger if we have the courage to face it." Elizabeth Smart,...

I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. Invictus, William Ernest Henley Yesterday my brain felt like a ping pong ball was...

"Daddy," I whispered, feeling my own breath hitch in my throat, "I love you." Just when I was sure he was asleep, the one corner of his...

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice."  Bob Marley, singer Last week we were visiting with some...

"Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens. - Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich starker" translated "Out of life's school of war - what doesn't...

“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” ― Alain de Botton, contemporary philosopher and author How would you like to be more...