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Albert Schweitzer on Compassion

Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind. ~Albert Schweitzer

Dalai Lama on Love

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. ~Dalai Lama

I headed off to Grand Central to catch a train to my first class of the day. I marveled at the sunny bright skies and the crisp cold December morning. Running a bit behind schedule, I was delighted that the uptown 5 express train was arriving as I walked down the stairs to the track.Continue reading “Saturday, December 13, 2014”

Is ‘Letting Go’ All That?

As we border on the Autumnal Equinox, it is a terrific time for reflection and self-inquiry. The leaves falling exposing bare branches is a gentle reminder to us of the fleeting nature of all things. This equinox is the duality between the light and dark that exists in each of us as well as theContinue reading “Is ‘Letting Go’ All That?”