This "Coral Tree Life Lesson" is an extract from Tutu's piece ‘I Am Sorry’ – the Three Hardest Words to Say (originally published in the Guardian, I think). I felt this particular passage -- about the constant practice of forgiveness parents are forced to practice --...
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A Coral Tree Life Lesson from Our Friend Bob: Practice Patience & Trust
“Trust is the basis, the foundation, of any relationship.” - Bob Kate: Bob, if a young person, or one of your grandchildren, came to you and asked you, what are the most important lessons you’ve learned over the course of your life, what advice would you give? Bob:...
Coral Tree Life Lesson # 1: Wisdom from Our Friend Doris
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.
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...
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.
‘I Am Sorry’ – the Three Hardest Words to Say
Desmond Tutu "My father has long since died, but if I could speak to him today, I would want to tell him that I had forgiven him. What would I say to him? I would begin by thanking him for all the wonderful things he did for me as my father ... Why would I do such a...
Wisdom | The Power of Patience
Adapted from the 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life "In relationships with others, patience becomes a form of kindness. Think of the best friend who comforts you night after night over the heartache that just won’t go away, or the grandchild who smiles through the story...
Wisdom | The Sacred Pause by Jack Kornfield
Some wisdom from Jack Kornfield in time for the holidays... An excerpt from Jack's book The Wise Heart; and also published here on JackKornfield.com. Our life can take on a whirlwind quality of working, responding, answering, solving, building, caring, tending and...
Wisdom | A Gratitude Practice from Our Friend Jean
Three Good Things A way to tune into the positive events in your life. From UC Berkeley’s Greater Good in Action; recommended to us by our friend Jean Watt. Jean did this gratitude practice every day. “Attitude is everything,” Jean told us. “So in the morning, instead...