As we approach the celebration of America’s 242nd birthday we will be hearing a lot about the word Patriotism. I think this is a wonderful time to ask what Patriotism is. Is it blind obedience to whatever government is in power at the time? I don’t think so. Does being a Patriot require us to …
Yep, here we are on the eve of Independence Day for our nation. Most certainly the deeper meaning of this day will get lost somewhere between the bbq and fireworks, so let me take a moment and invite you to think about what independence means; it means to severe the ties the allow others to …
There is nothing which happens that does not have a positive lesson somewhere within. This week in America is no exception. So what have we learned? We have hopefully learned that the so-called experts in politics know little, if anything, more than you and I know. Time has moved on and they are living in …
No matter how your favorite candidate or proposition did on the ballot yesterday it is time for peace. Peace which comes from knowing that no matter what our thoughts are, we are simply one beautiful part of a wonderful process. Friends of mine visited Cuba recently and were met with stunned expressions as they explained …
Today I am sitting on a lovely porch on the slopes of Mount Shasta, California. Around me the trees are blowing in the breeze, the pines and firs are reaching for the sky, and this little town of McLoud rolls out from me like a dream. Why then do I feel this little twinge of …
