Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician and philosopher born in 551 BC. He emphasized good order in all things, including how we are to treat others. He was a strong believer in the idea that the family was the foundation for a strong community and government, and that justice and integrity would be learnedContinue reading “The Golden Rule the World Over, 3”
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The Golden Rule the World Over, 2
Epictetus, a Greek sage and Stoic philosopher, was born a slave circa 55 AD in what would be present-day Turkey. He spoke of the Golden Rule in terms of earthly enslavement: “What you do not want to suffer, do not attempt to make others suffer. You avoid enslavement; make sure then to make no oneContinue reading “The Golden Rule the World Over, 2”
The Golden Rule the World Over, 1
Sometimes it seems that common ground is no longer possible, but there is more of it than we realize. The wisdom of The Golden Rule is found is almost every tradition and has been for as far back as we have recorded history. For the next few weeks, I’ll share a verse or two forContinue reading “The Golden Rule the World Over, 1”
When Hope’s Too Hard
Everyone I know is pushed to their limit right now. When we’re tired and heavy laden we tend to lose perspective. And joy. And hope. Sometimes just to hear another living soul sing you right through that pain and weariness can be the most life-giving thing of all. Allow yourself these three minutes of rest.Continue reading “When Hope’s Too Hard”
Lux Aeterna
Funny how music comes into our lives. My husband Lon was on the beach playing volleyball with a group of guys I would describe, lovingly, as a little ragged around the edges. One of them was listening to this song and Lon said, “What is that? I really like that music.” So he got himContinue reading “Lux Aeterna”
Heather Choate Davis 