For it is in giving that we receive. St. Francis of Assisi c. 1181 – 1226 When I was a young child, I wasn’t particularly fond of returning to school after the holidays — though not for the reason you might think. It wasn’t so much that I didn’t like school as the fact that all my friends asked the same question: “What did you get for Christmas?” I’d have to recite the items I got and then ask them what they’d received. And naturally, each of us made a mental note of who got more. We judged ourselves on …
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Nothing is to be clung to as in I, me or mine. Buddha 563 B.C. – 483 B.C. Most people have a secret dream, one they aren’t willing to share with many people. I want you to think about your secret dream. It could be a big home in the country, or an expensive car and the clothes and lifestyle that match it. For some people, their dream is a large sum of money in the bank. Take a moment to think about your hidden dream, the one you’re reluctant to share. Most often, the secret dream involves a radically …
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I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. Charles Dickens 1812 – 1870 Christmas is both a joyful and a stressful time of year. Celebrating with the people we love can be quite enjoyable. But given the demands of the season — the time, effort and expense of buying gifts, visiting friends and relatives, and preparing special meals — Christmas can also be quite stressful. The pressure of all this activity can easily diminish the joy of the season. If you find you’re feeling stressed, stop and take a deep breath. Then take …
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