Posts Tagged ‘meaning of life’
Preparing for Our Future
The future is all we have ahead of us. We must prepare for it in so many ways, from exercise and nutrition to the cultivation of our mind and spirit. Leaving one’s future to chance or the lack of prudence and ambition is pure folly. While none of us “knows” the future, observation of others’…
Read MoreStarting 2015 with Kindness
Henry James, American Author (1843-1916), wrote the following, which I keep on my desk: Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. Kindness to ourselves and others requires self-discipline. We can be—and often are overly—critical to ourselves and…
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Awareness of ourselves and others is important. Socrates said an “unexamined life” is regrettable. Let all of us examine our life and dedicate it in a serious manner to our calling(s). If you don’t know your calling(s), let the search go on. Don’t just exist, be a hero! We all have that within ourselves.
Read MoreTo Do List for the Innovation Age
We are in The Innovation Age and thus we must: · Innovate throughout humankind and its entities of all kinds. · Seek wisdom and shun the negative values of selfishness, greed, envy, hate, and revenge. · Grow our health in mind, body and “little piece of God.” · Foster self-discipline and delayed gratification for ourselves…
Read MoreAmerica and the Pursuit of Joy
I am reading Dinesh D’Souza’s book, “America: Imagine a World without Her,” and finding it quite truthful, full of wisdom and insight. America was founded on the idea that all men (and later women and people of all races) are created as equals, with certain inalienable rights; that among these is life, liberty and the…
Read MoreWhat is the meaning of life?
I think that I will label myself “spiritual and respectful of all loving faiths.” I like “faiths” rather than “religions.” My concept of faith encompasses Almighty God and that “little piece of God” within each of us and all of us. What is the reality of life? Is it service? Is it love to one’s…
Read MoreLove and Joy
Life at its fullest must encompass a pursuit of maximization of one’s potential. None of us can actually attain that lofty goal, but trying can bring satisfaction. Now joy in life needs love, too. We need to love others and receive love from others. Those who are most fortunate achieve lasting romantic love.
Read MoreLife is Really All about Love
I deeply believe that what counts with God is what we say and do. Of course, we are imperfect beings, but our challenge is to improve and seek truth and wisdom. I just finished reviewing my most recent book, “Glimpses of Heaven on Earth,” for the thirteenth time after reading it from cover to cover…
Read MoreSelfishness versus Self-Preservation
On our ultimate journey toward Heaven on Earth we must learn to shun selfishness. But the reality is—like most things in life—the difference between selfishness and self-preservation is a matter of degree, rather than some absolute. We are each made of mind, body and a “little piece of God” (what others might call a soul). Taking care…
Read MorePondering Our Place on God’s Green Earth
A few months ago I attended a men’s retreat through my church. Here is what I wrote one morning: I’m sitting by myself gazing at the calm, peaceful, serene waters affronting part of the family compound. The grounds are beautiful and the birds – in this early morning – are chirping away, as if claiming…
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