Category Archives: Character

Happiness is Now

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

There are times when the fondest things people want to make them happy is already right before them, staring them in the face, and they still do not recognize it. A young man, full of hopes and dreams, is very … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Rituals of Religion

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

All too often and for many people, the practice of religion easily degenerates into empty rituals of prayers, fasting and sacrificial offerings. And worse, religion deteriorates into prejudices and exclusions, then into hatred and violence. These practices of religion are … Continue reading →

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Fears and Anxieties

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Spirit Moments

What are the storms in my life that keep me terrified? What are my fears and anxieties? As a child, I used to be afraid of the dark. You could never send me alone into a dark room or a … Continue reading →

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The Heart as Core

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Functionally, the heart is no more than an organ designed to pump blood throughout the whole body. No more, no less. It does not create blood. That is the function of the bone marrow. The heart does not even cleanse … Continue reading →

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The Fruits of the Spirit

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Spirit Moments

There is so much evil in the world today masquerading as good. Affluence is held up as the good life and the ultimate purpose of man’s existence. Hedonism and sheer pleasure are portrayed as true happiness and to be enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Love in Ordinary Times

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I choose to see all the love around me. A son, burdened by his own personal concerns and anxieties, reaches out to a parent and checks out on how the parent is doing. He stays with him. A parent, caring … Continue reading →

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To Love and Forgive, Be Brave

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life is full of disappointment, conflict, bickering, and struggle. Some of these are of our own making. Others are inflicted on us by others, either unwittingly or out of spite and hatred. Most, if not all, come from the fact … Continue reading →

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Quests

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Spirit Moments

People often fear what they do not know nor understand. And what they fear, because they cannot handle it, they usually end up hating. Ignorance and uncertainty breed fear and insecurity. Fear and insecurity give rise to hatred. I used … Continue reading →

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How Do I Begin To Love?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The beginning of all knowledge and wisdom is to know one’s self. Who and what am I? Why am I here and where am I going? What am  I good at and how can I develop and use my talents? … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It takes a lot of courage and a strong character to love and to forgive. It is so much easier to give in to anger, hatred, revenge and violence. When I get hurt, it is easier to throw a fist … Continue reading →

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