We LIVE in a world where FINDING fault in others seems to be the favorite blood sport. It has long been the basis of political campaign strategy. It is the theme of much television programming across the world. It SELLS newspapers. Whenever we meet anyone, our first, almost UNCONSCIOUS reaction may be to look for imperfections.

Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into FASCINATING BEINGS. I hope we can embrace that. I PRAY we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest RESOURCES of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together.

Without REFLECTION, we go BLINDLY on our WAY, creating more unintended consequences, and FAILING to achieve anything USEFUL.

The mind and the body are inextricably entwined, and RARELY are their inseparability clearer than when we're under some kind of mental pressure. The MOMENT we start trying to LEARN a new SKILL, make a decision or otherwise think on our feet, our nervous system reacts - with accelerated pulse RATE, increased respiration, even sweating.

We have SELF-CENTERED minds which get us into plenty of trouble. If we do not come to UNDERSTAND the error in the way we THINK, our self-awareness, which is our greatest BLESSING, is ALSO our downfall.

Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or FEEL it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to RECEIVE each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new PLACE in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared HUMANITY.