Our children are not our children. They are the sons and daughters of God’s longing for love. We may give our children our wisdom but not our possessions because they must earn their own way. We may house their bodies but not their soul, for their souls dwell in the mansions of the future, which…
Joy is far grander than happiness. While happiness often relies on external circumstances, joy transcends situations, surroundings, and status. Sometimes, even painful experiences can lead to deep satisfaction and joy. For instance, consider a mother who endures significant pain during childbirth. After the intense labor, when her baby is born, the joy she feels is…
The famous line “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” comes from William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet.” This quote suggests that an event is not inherently good or bad; instead, it is our perceptions and interpretations that shape our views of it as positive or negative. In essence, our perspective determines…
Three decades ago, I burned myself out trying to keep up with all the brilliant doctors at DukeUniversity Medical Center. I was stagnant, frustrated, and apathetic. I felt like the student whenthe teacher asked, “Johnny, what’s apathy?” Johnny answered, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” One Sunday morning, I dragged myself out of bed…
A couple of days ago, I had a pity party. The problem with a pity party is that nobody comes, soI wallowed in my misery alone. Then I reminded myself: Anybody can have a positive attitude when things are going well. It’show you act when things are going badly that determines the strength of your character….