Work is like the ball factory at the children's museum: there is undeniable joy in moving the balls through the labyrinth, but true joy comes from doing it with and for others.
The spiritually homeless are at greatest danger when life's storms arise. Helping the spiritually homeless requires those who would serve to risk something.
In the classic movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Toula Portokalos says to her mother, "Ma, Dad is so stubborn. What he says goes. Ah, the man is the head of the house." Her mother responds,"Let me tell you something, Toula. The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can [...]
There is overlooked satisfaction to be found in fulfilling the domestic roles of wife and mother, even when paired with career and vocations outside the home.
I am a runner. Even though I have run 12-20 miles a week for more than seven years, including many races, I don't refer to myself as a runner. I've recently given some thought to this reticence: 1. I don't consider myself good enough to be a runner. Runners are faster than I am, [...]