Tag Archives: Kindness

Stop pretending your racism is patriotism.

Posted on November 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” – Henri Frederic Amiel Next week is Thanksgiving, truly my favorite holiday of all the celebrations. My … Continue reading →

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Stuck at a light

Posted on October 28, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

There is a traffic light between my house and my office that if you don’t catch it just right the wait for it to turn green is anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. I have complained about it several times … Continue reading →

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I got more than I gave

Posted on April 2, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” –  Henry David Thoreau I have been struggling lately. I have found myself at a crossroads, at the intersection of self-worth and self-doubt. I am trying to … Continue reading →

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38 ways you can finally stop being a D*ck

Posted on November 20, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I subscribe to an online magazine called the Elephant Journal which describes itself as “it’s about a mindful life”.  This online journal is one of many, too many, that I get on a daily and weekly basis about Buddhism, liberal Christian … Continue reading →

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Bread and milk

Posted on September 8, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Anyone who says they’re not afraid at the time of a hurricane is either a fool or a liar, or a little bit of both.” –  Anderson Cooper In 1985 I was working and living in Wilmington, NC. My first … Continue reading →

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Seeds of compassion

Posted on July 12, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Encountering sufferings will definitely contribute to the elevation of your spiritual practice, provided you are able to transform the calamity and misfortune into the path.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama I am not a coffee drinker so in the morning … Continue reading →

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A recipe for thanks

Posted on November 21, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” –  Henry David Thoreau This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. I must admit it is my favorite holiday primarily because the focus is on eating which … Continue reading →

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My right to swing my fist ends where your nose begins

Posted on May 16, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Because my faith teaches me that marriage is between a man and a woman, and it symbolizes Christ and its relationship with the church. As much as I love Rob, my love for Christ is more important.”- Barronelle Stutzman, owner of … Continue reading →

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Balance as Beauty

Posted on March 27, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

There is a city about an hour’s drive from my home that I love visiting on day trips. Some would describe this city as artsy, which is a kind of backhanded slap or a conservative catchall phrase for meaning it’s … Continue reading →

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Kill ‘Em All – Build a Wall

Posted on March 22, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” –  Dalai Lama I was reading the comment section of my local television stations website this morning about the latest attack in the Brussels Airport and subway station. This is the … Continue reading →

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