Tag Archives: truth

Only in the Winter…

Posted on February 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

The world is born in the spring rejoices in summer and bundles its blessings in autumn ∗ But only in the winter does it learn who it is ∗

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Do the Right Thing

Posted on January 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Something has changed. For most of its first two centuries, my country benefited from a unifying code of values. Most married couples stayed together because it was the right thing to do. Most adults strove to … Continue reading →

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Just Chew It!

Posted on January 19, 2024 by mitchteemley

Cows ruminate, which means to bring their food back up and chew it some more. A cow that doesn’t do this thoroughly is unable to properly digest its food, and suffers. We humans ruminate too, only we do it with … Continue reading →

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Instant Wisdom

Posted on January 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~Lao Tzu “And then, dude, it just goes on and on for like freakin’ forever!” ~Derek Tzu (Lao’s nephew) If only wisdom were microwaveable. ⇔

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The Holes in Our Reality

Posted on December 17, 2023 by mitchteemley

The familial warmth and sentiment of Christmas can, ironically, obscure the real reason Christ came: to reveal the holes in our reality. Our world isn’t a natural one, he showed, but an unnatural one, a broken shadow place hidden from … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Create

Posted on December 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Have you ever watched something you created take on a life of its own?” ~The Wishing Map Imagine writing a song that countless people consider “their song.” Or creating a medicine that eases the suffering of millions. On the other … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Posted on October 23, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Beauty abides in common things If only we choose to see it And grace will turn our limbs to wings If only we choose to free it ℘  “Often, when we blame our artists for painting ugly things, they … Continue reading →

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Forgiving Ourselves

Posted on October 15, 2023 by mitchteemley

One of the few things more damaging than not forgiving ourselves is believing that there is nothing to be forgiven for.     “To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against him.” ~Daniel … Continue reading →

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Wisdom is Like a Potluck Dinner

Posted on October 12, 2023 by mitchteemley

Wisdom is Like a Potluck Dinner Avoid the store-bought stuff Go back for seconds on the good stuff And get the recipe for the best stuff

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The Source

Posted on October 1, 2023 by mitchteemley

The world’s idea of joy is but a reflection. And we cannot live in a reflection. We have to flip it over to see the Source, the place where true Joy lives, continually calling for us to come home. “This … Continue reading →

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