“The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.”Thomas Paine Now more than ever, we need to recognise the interconnectedness of humanity and work toward sustainable solutions to our common problems. Beyond race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, philosophy or political beliefs, we are just people striving to […]
“The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process.” – Barbara Colorose “You must shed many tears before you are able to move others to tears.” – Sun Myung Moon A prayer quoted from “Mother of Peace: And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears from Their Eyes”: […]
Truth is everywhere if we seek it without fear ‘Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.” Mahatma Gandhi “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” Buddha “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; […]
“No man is free who is not master of himself.” – Epictetus, Discourses 2.10 “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an […]
“I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter’s tough, but spring’s coming. I believe that there’s a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better.” – Steve Southerland “Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. […]
“We are born of love; Love is our mother.” – Rumi “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu ‘There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” – George Sand “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy […]
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” – Alfred Lord Tennyson “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find […]
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees […]
Each year in November we are reminded to be grateful for the life and liberty we have through the celebration of Thanksgiving. We are reminded of the sacrifices of our ancestors, and of the noble history of our nation. Who isn’t grateful for a chance to get together with family and friends to share a […]
To Autumn BY JOHN KEATS Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells […]
