Tag: quote

Are we listening?

December 19, 2006 | 1 comment

One of the most precious gifts we can give another is that of a listening ear. Not just a swift side-glance, a brief acknowledgment of their presence or a quick nod of approval. But a sincere concern and care for

Healing power of listening

December 19, 2006 | No comments yet

  “With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing.” ~ Catherine de Hueck In an often quoted old nursery rhyme, William Edward Norris wrote: “If your lips would keep from slips, five things observe with care: To whom

Getting untangled

December 17, 2006 | 1 comment

  The Whale If you read the front page story of the San Francisco Chronicle about a year ago, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and

Breaking routine

December 15, 2006 | 3 comments

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “If you do what you’ve always done, you’re going to get what you always got.” Or, as one pointed out recently, “If you think what you’ve always thought, you’re going to see what you’ve

Gratitude

December 15, 2006 | 4 comments

Enjoyed a nice article titled, “Gratitude: A life difference,” by Benjamin Devey. He wrote in part: “Gratitude unburdens our spirit from negative emotions and gives room for charity in our hearts. It opens the windows of heaven to work miracles