On Living the Christian Life
… as you look to [Jesus], hoist your sails and buffet manfully the seas of life. Do not remain in the haven of distrust … of suffering your frames and feelings to pitch and toss on one another like vessels idly moored in a harbor. The religious life is not a brooding over emotions, grazing […]
On Pain
Our souls do not grow if we insulate ourselves from pain. — Madeleine L’Engle, in Penguins and Golden Calves
An Interesting Insight
People who have too much to do are people who refuse to make tough choices. — Penelope Trunk
On Keeping a Positive Attitude
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. — Martha Washington
On Deciding to Do Nothing
We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision. — Gary Collins