Dec
12
Featured Letters | Cambodia, freedom of speech, nine countries, objectivity, remembrance
If I took a pen and drew a line in the sand would it leave an impression? Not likely. It’s a silly notion, but one that faces Cambodia as much as it does the west. Cambodia may draw lines in the sand, but they do so to… (read the rest)
Dec
05
Featured Letters | calm, japanese culture, nine countries, Silence, simplicity, surrender
Beneath the surrender of the long standing Japanese culture is a simplistic calm. They have long been known for simplicity, one that seems very abstract to the west, except with regard to popular culture as it pertains to commercialism. This notion has nothing to do with calm… (read the rest)
Dec
04
Featured Letters | Compassion, disbelief, Gift, indifference, nine countries
Solitary acts of compassion can be and sometimes are greater than the perceived compassion of a larger body. When we act alone in compassion in truth we do no such thing. We act within a loving disposition, energy greater than our own that thrives beyond the physical… (read the rest)
Nov
29
Featured Letters | Compassion, India, nine countries, root cause, word aids
On the anniversary of Word Aids Day, we should be celebrating, but we are not. Some celebrate in fine style. They boost a profile, while asking others to raise the bar. Still others boost morale, yet few seem focused on boosting self esteem through compassionate care. This… (read the rest)
Nov
28
Impromptu Letters | Christmas, coffee houses, Energy, intuitive abilities, nine countries
One of the most truly inspirational gifts of healing can be witnessed as we draw near to children. The smaller the better, though in-between is just as well. Adults need to take note of how children heal while in their midst. Simply remember. Remember why the Christmas… (read the rest)