"Marriage is a long conversation (Nietzsche)" peppered with the occasional argument. When I married Claire, my 1st question was: "Is this someone I'll enjoy talking with into old age?" I knew that our conversations would go on into the end, everything else was transient.
A woman is going viral for calling various churches and seeing if theyโll help her with formula for her 2-month old infant. The responses carry the weight of the most basic teachings of all religions. Each answer separates the compassionante from those who talk of compassion.
In Church one day (1960's), Rev. Cisneros said: "La fe sin acciรณn es solo un bonito traje para el alma." Faith without action is little more than a nice suit for the soul.
Every religion calls us to ACTION, to have compassion and kindness, be inclusive, and respect all of life.
We're much calmer once we realize the drifting boat is empty- there's no one to blame. Finding someone to blame is critical to our sense of righteousness. In truth, no one is targeting or trying to sabotage us.
There'll always be EMPTY BOATS in our life.