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Beginner's Heart
Cross-eyed angry or wrathful compassion?
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Britton Gildersleeve
I struggle with anger. At least 2-3 times daily I blow up. I should clarify that statement. I don’t become angry on my own behalf: I’m okay when people don’t like me, or think I’m too poetic, too crazy, too liberal…:) I become passionate, however (and vocal!), when faced w/ injustice. And yet it’s always…
my mother’s music, Mother’s Day, & Buddha nature ~
By
Britton Gildersleeve
My mother was incredibly beautiful, from as far back as I can remember. She was also unbelievably nice. And smart enough to have a top-secret clearance during WWII, as a secretary in the government. And funny. And a gifted gardener. And a damn near perfect mother. I miss her daily. She use to sing &…
when paths part: a contemplation on beginner’s heart ~
By
Britton Gildersleeve
One of my students just unfriended me on Facebook. First, however, she sent me a lengthy email, hurt & angry that my posts reflect poorly on her political party, and her political hero. I fully accept responsibility there — as an old journalist, I’m appalled at how much actual news ‘falls through the cracks’ of…
learning to understand ~
By
Britton Gildersleeve
I can’t stand my next door neighbour. There. I said it to the thousands of people who may read this. But it won’t be him, because he doesn’t seem to read much… And yes, that sounds horribly snarky. But really? He doesn’t. An example: He traps sparrows. Live -traps them. Because they sometimes nest in…
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