Lighter of Candles
Making a positive difference isn't at all easy in the 21st. century; but, I believe it is one of the best avenues toward real happiness. It relieves the self of the self, and as St. Frances of Assisi stated so eloquently, " It is in giving [of ourselves]that we receive."
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WHAT IF...
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 11/11/2011
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So often we take for granted those who, without any expectations of applause, give of themselves willingly and freely. Thousands daily make some kind of sacrifice, whether it's arising at dawn to make a living for their families, or showing love for the unlovely, they give and give. This little poem is my simple way of saying "Thank you."
CONSIDERING THE ANT
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 08/1/2011
- Changing Behavior
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Thinking and considering what lies ahead many times is uncomfortable, especially if what lies ahead might not be to our liking. But, surviving sometimes requires it.
MOVING ON
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 08/9/2010
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Hope exists. No matter what misery is ours today. there can be hope in our hearts for a brighter tomorrow. Look "up" for it--and it'll be yours.
FAULTY THINKING: A PARABLE
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 07/26/2010
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Group-think--ever hear of it? Much of it occurs in the 21st century. If for some reason or another we always think like the group, we group-think. Belonging to healthy groups of individuals is rewarding and in many cases results in positive experiences. But, when we feel pressured into taking upon ourselves the opinions of others in the group (though in our hearts, we feel they are wrong), we should logically weigh the truth, or common sense, of the opinions and think for ourselves, because opinions are not facts.
SEEING THROUGH A GLASS, DARKLY ~I Corinthians 13:12
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 06/11/2010
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Father's Day is a day set aside by our country for the purpose of honoring dads, alive or passed on. Mine has passed on; but through memory, he lives--he lives within my heart. This little story is my tribute to him and to other fathers who live quiet, family-devoted lives day-by-day, with no expectations of thank-yous.
THE RIGHT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 04/27/2010
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Most of us have little control over the behavior of other people, and even less over what happens around us. However, we do have control over what and how we think, and this makes all the difference.
THE OLD MAN DIED YESTERDAY
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 04/18/2010
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Sometimes we misjudge other people, including our neighbors. Each one of us is both a saint and a sinner and would be wise to leave the judging of our fellowman to the Supreme Judge. None of us is actually able to "walk in the other's shoes" very well.
NEW BEGINNINGS
- By Lighter of Candles
- Published 04/17/2010
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Real happiness and joy lie ouside of ourselves. And, there is much of them to be found in nature.
