Finding love in the midst of heartbreak
To my mother, on Valentine’s Day. By Elizabeth Burbank – Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating love. Chocolates, relationships, flowers, etcetera. As a newlywed, I could share the story of how I met my husband. I could write all about
A wedding marked by a village of love
My best friend (and maid of honor) sent me an email while I was wedding planning that really upset me. It read: “These are the things that are still needed for the wedding. I love you and want you to
7 ways to show love to strangers
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us start thinking of creative and thoughtful ways to express our love to significant others, family and friends. But the holiday also gives us the opportunity to pay it forward and show love to
How we can adjust our expectations on Valentine’s Day
When I was in grade school, Valentine’s Day was fraught with excitement. Would the boy I secretly liked give me a special valentine or even one at all? Would there be little candy hearts with curious messages? Who would get
Kindness as a way of life
This week—Feb. 12-18—is National Random Acts of Kindness Week. It’s one of the special observances on the yearly calendar intended to draw our attention to an important issue. In this case, it’s designed to remind us that kindness is king. After
Living a life with love and kindness
We grow in strength and harmony with our desires and move from strength to strength. We increase our strength in direct relationship with our will. This shapes our future. I, along with God, am responsible for my life. I view
Volunteers find love
When two single parents gave their time to help serve a meal, they discovered each other. “At eleven months old Aaron only had me; we were alone in the world — together,” said Keith Colson, who determined then to be the best
Who is your neighbor?
By Terry Masango, Captain - I was there to meet and greet. I was at the Senior Olympics to encourage the runners, to move around the people and be seen, as a leader. I was simply there for the work. There he
Human dignity
Rooted in the capacity to give and receive love It was a “self-evident” truth to Thomas Jefferson and the other founders of the United States that “all men are created equal.” In what way we are equal, the founders didn’t say.