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Hope is one thing that keeps us moving
April 16, 2025 · 0 Comments
Martin Luther once said that everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Sometimes we have to call upon rather unscientific methods to deal with modern life. We really on our instinct; follow our hearts; muster up our faith, and always have hope. For many, hope is all they have.
Hope is one thing that keeps us moving
Martin Luther once said that everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Sometimes we have to call upon rather unscientific methods to deal with modern life. We rely on our instinct; follow our hearts; muster up our faith, and always have hope. For many, hope is all they have.
Just what does it mean to have ‘faith?’
It’s been said that faith can move mountains. And most of us, at one point in our lives, take a leap of faith. But just what is it, and how does it impact our lives?
Leaving a memorable legacy behind
We all know our time here on earth is limited – a mere tick on an endless clock of time. Sure, humans are among the longest-living creatures on earth and we can accomplish a great deal in the decades we walk the planet. We can also waste a lot of time, and do some damage along the way.
It’s not always easy to ask for help
Ronald Reagan once said that we can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. In this third instalment of my limited series, I’m going to explore the idea of helping others and ourselves. My daughter’s questions to me were: “Do you ask for help? Do you need it? If so, how do you plan to get it?” A lot of things come into play regarding this one.
Finding, and defining joy in our lives
After examining one’s purpose in my last column, here is a new introspective question to ponder. My daughter asked: “Do you want to feel more joy and what are some things you can do to feel this way?” Joy. Hmmm.
Taking a look at our purpose in life
My oldest daughter, as an offshoot of her own spiritual journey, asked me to reflect on a series of questions to help me “heal.” “What do you think is your purpose in life, and how do you want to fulfill this purpose?” Wow. We all have a raison d’etre I suppose, but one’s real, true purpose may be elusive. How do we know why we’re here on earth? Some say there’s a plan, it’s just not revealed to us very often, if at all.
Democratic principles even more important today
Ontarians just had a chance to exercise their privilege of voting in last week’s provincial election. Like the outcome or not, we are lucky that our system allows for, and even encourages, our input and participation. Believe it or not, our politicians want us to be engaged. We have a bit of a love-hate relationship with democracy but now, more than ever, our democratic principles are vitally important.
Are we all more closely connected than we think?
tuck in our own heads, it’s easy to get distracted by our self-centredness. To us, and our brains, we are all that really matters. Everything else is just a bonus.
Are we accidental-like or is there more to this?
“By the grace of God, I am what I am.” Think about this for a moment. The odds of any one of us being here today is roughy one in 400 quadrillion. Sheer chance, or by the grace of a supreme deity?
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