How often do we talk negatively of other people? We speak negatively of others for a variety of reasons but we commonly do it so as to prop ourselves up by putting others down, whether we choose to admit such motives or not. Read more…

My wife has told me more than once to think before I talk. My wife speaks English with a Spanish accent and her grammar is less than perfect so her exact words to me were “think before to talk” We were both told once by an elderly monk that before we speak to each other, we should take a deep breath in, exhale and then smile. Now imagine if everyone in this world took a deep breath and smiled before speaking. Read more…

Many people, who believe in a Higher Power, chose to belong to a particular church or church group. There are others who are recovering alcoholics who choose to belong to a twelve step recovery group. Still there are others, who need help with gambling or over-eating who choose to seek help from the appropriate twelve step program or other support groups. And there are still others who suffer from terminal diseases or the loss of a loved one who belong to a corresponding help group. Are you beginning to see the pattern here? Read more…

I was reminded this weekend of something I learned a long time ago. That being around other people is good and necessary for my spirit and to be happy. I very much enjoy writing and maintaining this and my wife’s blog. However, sitting in front of computers alone, for up to twelve hours a day, every day, can be socially limiting. This has only been happening for a short time due to career changes, so I caught it early. Now it’s up to me to make the necessary changes to maintain my spiritual condition and happiness. Read more…