Well, my husband used to say — and he always encouraged me in whatever job I had — don’t pay attention to anything that’s going on; just concentrate on doing your work and doing the best job you can. That is a lesson for life: to be proud of what you do.
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A Letter to Cassidy from a Coral Tree Caregiver
Dear Ms. Cassidy,
I hope this message finds you in good health and great spirits. As I reflect on my time working with your agency, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and a deep sense of admiration for your generosity and leadership.
Let Life Humble You: Wisdom for the First Day of Hanukkah
Happy first day of Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, & Lama Tsong Khapa Day... For this powerful, triple-threat holy day, we're sharing some words of wisdom from Paul Weinfield. “Let Life Humble You” by Paul Weinfield Let life humble you. Leonard Cohen said his teacher...
Healing & Forgiveness Are the Only Source of Life: Wisdom for This First Week of Advent
“Healing & Forgivess Are the Only Source of Life” What to do while we watch and wait this Advent season? Move from the large vision of Isaiah to the small discipline of John. If John embodies all that is old & Jesus embodies all that is new, take as your...
Healing Poetry | “Late Ripeness” by Czeslaw Milosz
Today’s healing offering for all of our friends near & far… from the beautiful mind of Czeslaw Milosz; translated by Robert Hass & Milosz (and recommended by Cassidy) Czeslaw Milosz (1911-2004) Not soon, as late as the approach of my ninetieth year, I felt a...
A Vedic Prayer for Peace
I desire neither earthly kingdom, nor even freedom from birth and death. I desire only the deliverance from grief of all those afflicted by misery. Oh Lord, lead us from the unreal to the real; from darkness to light; from death to immortality. May there be peace in...
Happy Birthday to Mr. Donald!
Happy Birthday to this dude. Also known as Mr. Donald, Uncle Donut, the Coral Tree Cookie Man & Madeleine-maker, the Old Man of the Sea, and most importantly, my most precious dad.
On behalf of all of us at Coral Tree, let me express how grateful I am for this kind father, protector, and provider who has been a rock for me in this life. And who makes the yummiest Boerie roll you’ve ever had.
September 11 Reflection: If I Can Help Somebody as I Pass Along
May today & every day be day of new beginnings… May we not mire in sadness, but always aspire to be a force for goodness in this world.. And may we never forget the sacrifice of those we’ve lost, of those who serve, those who give their lives for others… in our community, our country, all countries…
Wisdom | “You Must Believe in Your Potential” by Chamtrul Rinpoche (Or as our Gigi would say: “Keep going, Kiddo!”)
The problem for so many people is that they don’t believe in their potential, so their love and compassion remains extremely limited, and it usually extends no further than to their closest family members.
Wisdom from Our Elders: An Interview with Our Friend Bob Cogan, 96-years-old
“I’ve never seen such devotion.” These are the first words my mother says when I ask her to describe our friend Bob Cogan, who turned 96 this year. Bob is straight-forward, ethical, and kind. As my mom says: “He is a good man.”