Tag: St. Francis of Assisi
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Sewing Peace
Inspirational Quotes Philosophical Food for Thought It is far too easy to get caught in the winds of change. In the whirling nature of what constitutes life itself, we often forget that the seedlings of peace begin in the space that separates our ears, eyes, and nose from our mouth. What blessings may happen if…
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Be Here… Now… An Instrument of God’s Way
Inspiration Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Francis of Assisi Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. Buddha A Father’s Guide to Wisdom To be here, now. That is the way, at least from what the saints of old have always taught…
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Imagination… To Do the Impossible
Inspiration Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. Francis of Assisi The power of imagination makes us infinite. John Muir The Philosopher’s Corner As a young boy, I remember the day that John Lennon died. I don’t know why I remember it so vividly. I was…
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Inspiration: The Gift of Love
Inspirational Quote Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Gautama Buddha The Psychology Perspective Today’s quote is from Gautama Buddha, who lived nearly 5 centuries before Christ. I have always had a profound respect for the teachings of Eastern philosophy. Like any great work of wisdom, the…