Trust is like a vacation by the sea.
Trust is like a vacation by the sea. Trust is like a vacation by the sea. You've worked all year and worked through winter toward the cherished goal of finding yourself on the…
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In search of the fundamental wisdom of our ancestors.
In search of the fundamental wisdom of our ancestors. There is perennial debate over the idea that, at some time and place, our ancestors did the very things we do today—only…
A tricky term.
A tricky term. We often use time-related terminology in our daily lives; some concepts are perfectly clear, others are harder to grasp, and some are so vague—so "elastic"—that…
It all comes down to water.
It all comes down to water. There is a humorous saying that goes, "Sausage isn't meat, and a chicken isn't a bird"—but one could take that further; after all, not everything…
The wind knows no regrets.
The wind knows no regrets. People—especially those who make quick decisions—are sometimes compared to the wind; this is true in part, yet in other respects, it is not. Unlike…
Waiting and obedience.
Waiting and obedience. Waiting and obedience—and especially waiting in obedience—seem pointless if there is no specific goal involved. People who are obedient and know how to…
Other people's dreams.
Other people's dreams. Other people's thoughts—and dreams even more so—are a mystery... don't argue, lol. Just as it is hard to fathom the thoughts of others, it is equally…
The elusive, chubby mouse.
The elusive, chubby mouse. Have you ever tried catching a mouse? It’s no easy task, especially if a mouse has made its way into a room filled with enough furniture to give it…
Holding fast to promises.
Holding fast to promises. Promises—or what we call by that name—often ring hollow when they come from people. This is particularly evident during one's school years:…
Total control.
Total control. Have you ever visited a commercial seaport? It is an incredible sight from the outside: massive ships arriving and departing, cargo being moved by huge…