Author, Philosopher and Jesuit Priest Teilhard de Chardin shares with us...

You are not a human being in search of a spiritual experience. You are a spiritual being immersed in a human experience.

Spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba tells us,

Life is a challenge, meet it! Life is a dream, realize it! Life is a game, play it! Life is Love, enjoy it!

As K-Sra ponders the human need for revenge, we learn from Civil War Commander and the 18th American President, Ulysses S. Grant who gives us insightful wisdom in response.

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

In irony, these words come from a man whose Presidential term is now viewed historically as marginally corrupt. Yet, his personal reputation is still regarded as being of high moral personal integrity. It begs question, or rather this simple retort,

It is not words which credence integrity, but action.

April 26th marks the Birthday of Roman Emperor and Stoic Philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Aurelius penned a series of writings now called Meditations.

To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.

Created uniquely, why do we revert to imitation.

Today we learn from the words of Radio and Journalism Icon Edward R. Murrow.

Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.

How often do we use 'difficulty' to explain our hesitations and failure to act.

Emigrating to America in 1849 from Scotland, Explorer and Naturalist John Muir was responsible for establishing Yosemite as a National Park. Mr. Muir is pictued on the California State Quarter issued in 2005.

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

Into the time period of Advent, the days following Easter, we continue with the words of President Thomas Jefferson...

Had the doctrines of Jesus been preached always as pure as they came from his lips, the whole civilized world would now have been Christians.

And if I may add, the world would be filled with Love, rightfully so.

Image is from the collection of Danny Hahlbohm

We learn from the wise words of Mother Theresa...

If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.

Greek philosopher Epicurus quoted so wisely...

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

How true it is that we often do not appreciate the little things, the blessings of life in earnest for more - but at the same time, not really understanding why we want 'more.'

Words from my good friend, Winnie the Pooh...

You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.

Sometimes wisdom comes from those you least expect. A lesson that wisdom is within us, we just often fail to realize it.

Master Teacher and Lord Jesus Christ gives us this message...

In the world you will have trouble, but take courage for I have conquered the world.

On this Good Friday, we quote the teachings of Jesus Christ.

If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you.
If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.

And in His words...

Live in me, let me live in you.

On this day of Holy Thursday in Christian society, we hear from the 3rd American President and Declaration of Independence author, Thomas Jefferson.

Of all the systems of morality, ancient or modern, which have come under my observation, none appear to me so pure as that of Jesus.

Britian's Noble Laureate Bertrand Russell tell us...

To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization.

I guess that means no television. =(

Again I refer to 'Honest Abe' for words of inspiration.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

-Abraham Lincoln
16 President of the U.S.

The real-to-life Mark Twain hath writ...

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did.

So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

Motivational Expert Brian Tracy says this...

Negative emotions are the either triggered by fear of loss or fear of failure.

Simply refuted, fear nothing and do not fail.

President Abraham Lincoln commented this on Success...

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.

Our determination and perseverence will take us over troubled waters and through the valleys of challenged times. We must remain focused and forge ahead.

"We only know what we know: our knowledge."
-Don Miguel Angel Ruiz

Okay, how true is that!

"We have to move from the illusion of certainty to the certainty of illusion."
-Sam Keen

How often do we think to know something is certain, when reality snaps us back to discover the real truth. It reminds us to forever be in a mode of learning, or as said, being a student.