• have you become thirsty
    Authenticity - Living A Principle Driven Life

    Have You Become Thirsty?

    October 7, 2022

    There are times in our life when we have to make difficult choices and ask ourselves difficult questions. One of these is : have you become thirsty? First, the fish needs to say, “Something ain’t right about this Camel ride – And I’m Feeling so damn Thirsty.” – Hafiz One simple line from Hafiz, but what imagery and such wisdom! How often we carry on doing something that just isn’t right or natural for us, pretending that we’re okay. We don’t have the courage to say ‘I’m feeling so damn thirsty’ and get off that stupid camel. I know I’ve…

  • Do You Crave To Be Right?
    Faith and Spirituality - Living A Principle Driven Life

    Do You Crave To Be Right?

    October 7, 2022

    Many of us crave so much to be right, that we often get lost in the in small details and forget the big picture. This can apply to all of life, but I think it does particularly apply to religion. We want to follow every rule and tenet of our religion, to the extent that we lose all the joy of it all, and exclude openness to others. Do You Crave To Be Right? I do believe that our craving to right (righteous, if you will) comes from our fear of uncertianity. Are we looking to secure our place in…

  • Standing Up For Other People
    Justice and Social Causes - Living A Principle Driven Life

    Standing Up For Other People

    October 5, 2022

    This morning I re-read the parable of the Good Samaritan. To summarize the story for those who are not familiar with it, a traveller, probably a Jew, is is brutally beaten, stripped and left for dear on the road. This is not just a robbery or a mugging. The thieves stole the man’s dignity along with his possessions. People pass by the road, but avoid the man. These include some ‘holy men’ – a priest and a Levite. Finally, a Samaritan comes by and takes care of the man, going to the extent of finding him lodging until he recovers.…