A 95-year-old woman cheerfully toasted her family at the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland before downing a glass of barbiturates during her assisted suicide. Isabel Higgins, a retired teacher from Woking, Surrey, reassured her daughter that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ as she burst into a fit of giggles 10 minutes before her death. She was … Read more
I have an 18 year old son who has special needs and sometimes when he gets rolling he lowers his head and storms right down the hall and storms right into our room. My wife calls him Kramer because it reminds her of the character from Seinfeld. and how he just stormed into the room … Read more
Recognizing ghosts isn’t just for adults. Help teenagers wonder how they make decisions and guide them to practice discernment so that they can lead lives with purpose and purpose. Loyola Press offers an introductory lesson on the topic in honor of the Ignatian Year Differentiation of spirits and missionary life. Read an excerpt from Living … Read more
LOVE BONNIE: I love your column and it gave me insight. I’m trying to find out what kind of gift I have. Since I was 16, I remember a woman always whispering my name as if she wanted to get my attention. I was scared then and would not answer her and run away. I’m … Read more
Spread the love and make the world a better place! Although there is no ultimate “ultimate goal” in meditation, it is a goal worth working towards, being practiced so that you can clear your mind or detach yourself from your thoughts on a whim. As a result, you can focus on what you want without … Read more
HENRICO COUNTY, Virginia (WRIC) – Tony Cosby was a beacon of hope for Central Virginia for more than three decades. The actor and playwright, who lives in Henrico, was primarily known for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. known. “He didn’t look like him, but if you close your eyes you wouldn’t know … Read more
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The Broadway cast of “The Lion King” returned with a soul-stirring rehearsal. The video shows Tshidi Mayne leading the ensemble in a performance of “Circle of Life,” the show’s moving opening number. CONTINUE READING: The controversy over carriage horses is swirling after new allegations of abuse It was the cast’s first … Read more
Spread the love and make the world a better place! How can learning mindfulness principles develop a strong foundation for your meditation practice? There’s no doubt that you’ve heard of mindfulness. It’s difficult to watch the news, read a magazine, or surf the web without running across the topic of mindfulness. You’ve probably heard about … Read more
Spread the love and make the world a better place! One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is how to have peace of mind and achieve mental tranquility. When we take a step back and consider it, our minds serve as the homes in which we reside. Our minds are in control of … Read more
Life as unknown territory Literary wisdom Life is new territory.It reveals its story one moment at a time.– Leo Buscaglia, American author and motivational speaker Catholic wisdom The grateful person is the one for whom life is simply a long existence in the sacred.– Joan Chittister in The Psalms Activist wisdom Failure is just another … Read more