Tag Archives: heartwarming

News and comments today

Posted on December 15, 2005 by waynem

The Pope is being challenged by gay priest for his stong position against homosexual priest. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,178769,00.html Be careful what you ask for!  Anne Coulter wonders with so many republicans up on charges, why is she not getting arrested? A heartwarming … Continue reading →

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This is your day

Posted on October 4, 2005 by waynem

By Bob Perks "This is your day, not his.  He has his own.  It is your choice whether you will permit him into your day or not and how much," I said to her. Choice. We struggle with so many … Continue reading →

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DEATH — WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLAIN IT

Posted on September 29, 2005 by waynem

A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side." Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don’t know." … Continue reading →

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Digging a Hole

Posted on September 28, 2005 by waynem

Two brothers once decided to dig a deep hole behind their house. As they were working, a couple of other boys stopped by to watch. "What are you doing?" asked one of the visitors. "We’re going to dig a hole … Continue reading →

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The wallet

Posted on September 22, 2005 by waynem

As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet contained only … Continue reading →

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Five More Minutes

Posted on July 6, 2005 by waynem

While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground.  "That’s my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down … Continue reading →

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To Absorb Is Better

Posted on June 29, 2005 by waynem

by John Burroughs The rare moment is not the moment when there is something worth looking at, but the moment when we are capable of seeing. – Joseph Wood Krutch In the fields and woods more than anything else all … Continue reading →

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The Cause of Unhappiness

Posted on June 21, 2005 by waynem

By Anthony de Mello If you look carefully you will see that there is one thing and only one thing that causes unhappiness. The name of that thing is attachment. What is an attachment? An emotional state of clinging caused … Continue reading →

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Put the Glass Down

Posted on June 17, 2005 by waynem

A lecturer was giving a lecture to his students on stress management. He raised a glass of water and asked the audience, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"

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Out of the Pit

Posted on June 1, 2005 by waynem

Abraham Joshua Heschel Timely insights from a Jewish sage. A.J.H., "The Mark of Cain" The greatest task of our time is to help our fellow human beings out of the pit. God will return to us when we are willing … Continue reading →

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The Five Freedoms

Posted on May 25, 2005 by waynem

1.  To see and hear what is there instead of what should be, was, orwill be. 2.  To say what one feels and thinks instead of what one should. 3.  To feel what one feels instead of what one ought. … Continue reading →

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The Rewards of Children

Posted on May 24, 2005 by waynem

I have seen repeatedly the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way.  It’s nice,  really nice!!          * * * * * * … Continue reading →

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