If we believe that the universe is unfriendly and that our very souls are in danger, peace will be elusive at best.
Nature is another important aspect of nourishing the soul. After a hike in the mountains where we live, for instance, I feel a remarkable sense of gratitude and awe. My mind quiets down and allows me to see more clearly the beauty of creation. And through that gratitude, the beauty of the universe is reflected back to the creator.
A spiritually optimistic point of view holds that the universe is woven out of a fabric of love. Everything that is happening is ultimately for the good if we're willing to face it head-on and use our adversities for soul growth.
Thank God for what doesn't need healing.
The question is not whether we will barbecue, but how we will barbecue.
Busy is an opportunity, not a dirty word.
Unpredictability is closely related to uncontrollability.
Most research is a synthesis of problem solving and creativity.
Have we arrived at our own faith and our own path or simply internalized the beliefs of parents, clergy, spouse, or friends?
