Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

31 Days Of Loving Wisdom In Daily Life

The love of wisdom gives meaning to life. This month's series will focus on "The Enchiridion" ("The Handbook") of Epictetus, a short work containing a treasure trove of advice for living as a lover of wisdom. These writings of this Greek slave influenced one of the best and greatest Emperors of the Ancient world. Without too much effort a student can easily recognize Biblical themes. The present-day psychotherapy treatment know as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is rooted in these writings. Regardless of your worldview, spending a few minutes in The Handbook will be rewarding.

1. The Handbook and The First Rule
2. Enchiridion 2: Desire, Aversion and Disappointment
3. Enchiridion 3: Do Not Be Disturbed (On: The Nature Of A Thing)
4. Enchiridion 4: Bathing and The Nature Of An Action (On: Tranquility)
5. Enchiridion 5: Personal Responsibility
6. Enchiridion 6: Beware the Second-hand
7. Enchiridion 7:  Be Prepared
8. Enchiridion 8: Accept Reality As It's Given. That's How It Is.
9. Enchiridion 9: Ability To Choose
10. Enchiridion 10: Don't Be Swept Away
11. Enchiridion 11: Give Up, Let Go
12. Enchiridion 12: Peace Of Mind; or, "If you would improve" (part 1)
13. Enchiridion 13: You Can't Have Both; or, "If you want to improve" (part 2)
14. Enchiridion 14: Work What Is In Your Power
15. Enchiridion 15: Life As A Dinner Party
16. Enchiridion 16: Stop Distressing Yourself
17. Enchiridion 21: In A Vapor Trail
18. Enchiridion 22: Change With Humility
19. Enchiridion 23: Contentment
20. Enchiridion 37: Be Real
21. Enchiridion 38: Protect Your Mind
22. Enchiridion 41: Not To Excess
23. Enchiridion 42: "It Seemed So To Him"
24. Enchiridion 44: What You Are Not
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