We are all guilty of it. We all practice a form of bigotry and prejudice on a regular basis and we are not aware of it. For example, we would never think that we were practicing racism – thinking that one race is more important than the other. Or that we were practicing sexism –
It’s a question that plagues many who have been working for years at the same job, doing the same routine at one time or another. They have been working with very little satisfaction and start thinking about a change. Do they stay with what they have or risk by making changes? And what changes? So,
In our journey through life, we try to be the best person we can be. We try to be kind, helpful and generous. Only to have people walk all over us. Rabbi Harold Kushner is fond of saying “just because you are a vegetarian, doesn’t mean the bull won`t attack.” The
I BELIEVE…… (Material for this essay comes from the following books: “The Gift of Giving” by Michael Lynberg and “Love” and “Personhood” by Dr. Leo F. Buscaglia) ******************** In our journey through life, there will be struggles and heartaches. But to help us ease these pains, there are beliefs and values that make life more
It is one of the most difficult acts to perform. It is talked by many; practiced by few. And needed more than ever. To forgive someone who has violated us. It’s been said that by not forgiving others, we are only hurting ourselves. William Shakespeare wrote:” Heat not a furnace for your foe so
(Information for this essay comes from the following sources: “Who Needs God” by Rabbi Harold Kushner and the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi) In our frustrations and pains, we become upset with God. We are not sure what is happening to us is His will. Confusion sets in. We sometimes think we would be
