“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”—John 15:13 To lay down your life is to serve selflessly: to protect the weak, to uplift the poor in spirit, and to demonstrate decency and draw forth dignity, regardless of the circumstance. This is not sacrifice; this, my …
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal as a human being. Forgiveness purifies your heart and liberates your mind. It releases you from the tyranny of past grievances and offenses, rendering them powerless insofar as your expression is concerned. There are no exclusions or limitations in the policy of …
If you’ve ever had a moment where you’ve lost a measure of faith in humanity, consider this fact: there is a vast reservoir of untapped, unconditional, inexhaustible love and appreciation in an overwhelming majority of people on earth. If you don’t believe me, take my dog for a walk some evening around your neck of …
“Time Misspent” by Sir Aubrey de Vere (Hunt and Lee, comps. The Book of the Sonnet, 1867) There is no remedy for time misspent;No healing for the waste of idleness,Whose very languor is a punishmentHeavier than active souls can feel or guess.O hours of indolence and discontent,Not now to be redeemed! ye sting not less,Because …
Your physical body is composed of many members or component parts. If we were sitting together and I were to reach out and touch you, it would make no difference were I to touch your shoulder, hand, foot, or hair. In each instance it would be fair to say I am touching your body, regardless …
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13 While this quote is commonly referred to in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus, there are many other levels of “laying down [one’s] life for [one’s] friends” which are worthy of consideration and actualization. …
Those who know me will attest to the fact that if there is any credo to which I have lived my life it is this: One who is injured ought not to return the injury, for on no account can it be right to do an injustice; and it is not right to return an …
Man ought never to withdraw his love; he is designed for one purpose: to establish love’s dominion in the earth. Love should not be withheld in order to punish another, neither should it ever be withdrawn out of spite. Withdrawing love leaves only a void in which all manner of ill spirits thrive. Love’s nature …
If you’ve ever been the target of bullying, religious persecution or maltreatment of any type, you’ve likely had to make an important decision: sink to the level of the aggressor or rise above the attack. When faced with such an emotionally charged decision, the most common reactions are to 1) lash out in an attempt …
You may have fancied yourself as important, impressive, or highly capable in relation to your peers, but the truth of the matter is that your life is contained in a vast cosmic drama that is far greater than you might ever have imagined. Your talents are of value, but of far greater importance is your …
Gregory Hake 