Thought of the Moment

What is wisdom? Is it not insight gained through experience? While gaining authentic wisdom, doesn't one also develop some humility and compassion for every person's journey, regardless of differences in life values? Those who exude what feels like authentic wisdom don't seem to have a need for their contentions to be heard - rather, they are blissfully occupied with learning and giving. Read more

A good friend doesn't look to take advantage of you. A good friend isn't in your life because your friendship is a win-win. A good friend chooses to be in your life because she roots for you and genuinely enjoys who you are. Read more

What you react to in others, you strengthen in yourself.

- Eckhart Tolle Read more

Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection - or compassionate action.

- Daniel Goleman Read more

You cannot do a kindness too soon for you never know how soon it will be too late.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson Read more

Where authentic humility and a spirit of gratitude are not present, it is near impossible to be genuinely liked and respected. Read more

When I was young, I admired clever people.

Now that I am old, I admire kind people.

- Abraham Heschel Read more

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you will remember. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. Read more

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true.

- Robert Brault Read more

Why waste an ounce of energy building a case for who to blame when we can use our energy to improve our chances for a desirable outcome? When we look to blame, have we not lost sight of what really matters? Read more