A Beacon of Light

There are so many sources of wisdom in our world. Seeking them out, and applying that wisdom to our lives, is an opportunity available to us all. I came across this one today: When you’re gentlewith yourself,you’ll be gentlewith others. When you’re non-judgmentalwith yourself,you’re non-judgmentalwith others. When you give yourselfthe benefit of the doubt,you’ll be…

“When there is pain,there are no words.”Toni Morrison I reached up to the Safeway shelfand grabbed the box of tissues,and as I did, I heard a growlfrom someone who had issues. “You took the last damn box, old man!”Um, yes, it seems I did.“I’ve got a nasty cold,” she barked.The woman flipped her lid. She…

“Just because everythingis differentdoesn’t mean anythinghas changed.” Irene Peter When I dropped my granddaughter off for her preschool class on Tuesday morning, it was cold, windy, and raining. What a difference today — the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and there is a warmth to the morning air I haven’t felt in quite awhile.…