Thought for Today

We Must Go Forward

At the end of the day, we must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division. Rev, Jesse Jackson The Reverend Jesse Jackson died February 17, 2026. I heard him speak on my college campus in 1976. His words as well as his presence were powerful. When I think back on theContinue reading “We Must Go Forward”

Restocking the Trout Pond

“In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like a well-stocked fish pond… If we don’t give some attention to upkeep, our well is apt to become depleted, stagnant, or blocked…As artists, we must learn to be self-nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciouslyContinue reading “Restocking the Trout Pond”

Miracle of the Present Moment

“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in this present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Working at Peace

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Yes we must work at peace. But it isn’t always easy, is it? Working at peace means being kind to that neighbor who irritates us, helping thoseContinue reading “Working at Peace”

The Easter Blessing

“So live in the light of resurrection and renewal of this world, and of yourself, in a glorius, never-ending, joyful dance of grace.” — Tim Keller

Focus on the Good

When you focus on the good, the good gets better. I know this is true. So why can it be so difficult to put into practice?

Unity

“There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people.” —Lailah Gifty Akita I have decided to set a theme for this month. It is unity. As I began look for quotes sadness came over me as I realized that there are people who would disagreeContinue reading “Unity”

Basic Peace Work

“If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.”― Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace Don’t you get frustrated by how difficult we make life in this world? We can all smile, be peacefulContinue reading “Basic Peace Work”

Creating Peace

“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds. We can send so-called ‘peacekeeping forces’ into areas of conflict, but peace cannot be oppossed from the outside with guns. Only by creating peace within ourContinue reading “Creating Peace”