“Dialogue is not some simplistic assertion of one’s own position, nor is it necessarily about persuading others to one’s point of view. Dialogue is about demonstrating respect for another’s life, and being determined to learn when confronted with differences in personality and perspective.” – Daisaku Ikeda This morning, shortly after starting the coffee brewing, the… Continue reading Weekend Meditation: Open Dialogue
Category: Weekend Meditation
Weekend Meditation: On Weekends
This weekend I have to work on Saturday. This reminds me how thankful I am to normally have weekends off. Two whole days of not working each week truly is something to be appreciated and enjoyed!
Weekend Meditation: Rethinking Labor Day
“A mind always employed is always happy. This is the true secret, the grand recipe, for felicity.” – Thomas Jefferson While it’s never bad to take a break from the day-to-grind of our jobs, I was struck when I visited Jamaica a few years ago by how differently they celebrated their labor day compared to… Continue reading Weekend Meditation: Rethinking Labor Day
Weekend Meditation: No More Complaining
“Realize that if you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo “When you consistently maintain a positive frame of mind, you’ll become known as a problem-solver rather than a complainer. People avoid complainers. They seek out problem-solvers.” – Joseph Sommerville… Continue reading Weekend Meditation: No More Complaining
Weekend Meditation: Appreciating What You Have
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” – Frederick Keonig I’ve recently been in Meridian, MS frequently for work. Most of the people I know who have been or lived there have mostly negative things… Continue reading Weekend Meditation: Appreciating What You Have
Weekend Meditation: Change Is Inevitable
“Nothing endures but change.” – Heraclitus I recently visited Red Bluff, the “little grand canyon” of Mississippi, where the road continues to erode away. Seeing this man made road overcome by nature always serves as a reminder to me that things will always change, whether we want them to or not. Part of finding joy… Continue reading Weekend Meditation: Change Is Inevitable
Weekend Meditation: Quiet Reflection
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of every day life, rushing from one activity to the next. More than ever, it’s important to make sure we set aside some time, preferably every day, where we can sit back, relax, and just quietly reflect on the world. For me, having… Continue reading Weekend Meditation: Quiet Reflection