Who gossips to you will gossip of you. Last week I said words are powerful because they can never be taken back. And to make matters worse, their damage can never be totally undone. An old Jewish teaching talks about that. The teaching compares cruel words to murder. The penitent thief can return the money he has stolen. But the …
Giving Of Yourself Is The Best Gift Of All
The best present is your presence. Whatever your beliefs, we’re about to end one year and start another. And at this time of the year, people from across the world give gifts. It’s a wonderful way to show love and appreciation. However, the original meaning of the season has been forgotten by so many people. For them, the season has …
Plan Your Life And Get Busy Living
Most people plan for everything in their lives except their lives. Through marriage, I was related to Sister Esther Boor. She died a few days ago at the age of 107, and she was still very alert, alive, and mobile. In fact, Esther never officially retired from her teaching position until she was 98. After that, she only taught occasionally. …
The Greatest Risk Is Taking No Risk At All
Don’t let your comfort zone become a danger zone. Everything you want in life requires risk. If you want friends, for example, you’ve got to take the risk of introducing yourself, starting conversations, and showing interest in others. Of course, the people you choose might not be interested in you. That’s the risk. But without taking the risk, you’re left …