dostoyevsky said hell isn't fire and chains but simply being unable to love. we search for God in cathedrals when he hides in the eyes of strangers who need us. in the beggar we rush past. in the enemy we refuse to forgive. in the parts of ourselves we keep locked in darkness. we pray for miracles while ignoring the burning bush of every ordinary... See more
I believe that life exists to be enjoyed and that the most important thing is to feel good about yourself.
Each person will have his or her own vehicles for both, and those vehicles will change over time. For some, the answer will be working with orphans, and for others, it will be composing music. I have a personal... See more
I wrote this poem many years ago and it is a personal favorite
Recently, during one of our week-long retreats, someone recited it in front of everyone by heart
It was one of the best compliments I have ever received https://t.co/KxLCOtEL9B
Love without boundaries is self-abandonment. Loving someone is indistinguishable from honoring your own needs.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen someone confuse codependency with love. If you need someone to be a certain way, it’s not love.
Being codependent is just abandoning... See more