From the Dali Lama, "Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion." Regardless of our beliefs, respect and empathy are qualities that transcend religious boundaries, connecting us on a deeper human level.

Throughout various holy writings, humility is consistently extolled as a virtue of great significance. I always figured if it is a virtue of great significance, I should strive to develop the virtue in myself.

Do you know anyone who doubts just about anything including the spiritual experiences of others? A term often used for the doubters of most everything is chronic skepticism. 

A mother's love knows no bounds. It transcends time, circumstances, and imperfections. It is a love that is patient, selfless, and unwavering.

It’s important to remember that seeking God’s guidance doesn’t mean we will always receive a clear answer. Sometimes, the answer may come in the form of a feeling or intuition, and other times, we may have to wait for a while to gain clarity. It’s essential to remain patient and trust that God will provide us with the answers we need at the right time. The wisdom o f God often appears as foolishness to mere mortals, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and one obeys, you will always be right. 

Mothers, in particular, have a profound impact on their children's lives. They are the first teachers, caregivers, and role models for their children, shaping their character and influencing their choices. Mothers instill in their children virtues such as empathy, kindness, and perseverance, which help them navigate life's challenges. 

“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; a mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes

Beck out this link and song by The Four Beams - https://youtu.be/f5G7tUzoyCg.

This is the one my grandfather sang most every Mother's Day of his adult life.

"It is not how much we do but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give but how much love we put in the giving." From these two sentences is the action plan for followers of Jesus Christ.

There is power in numbers, as we find in Matthew 18:20 - "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." We should never underestimate the power of gathering, whether it is offering prayers with others for specific reasons, showing up at a virtues circle, in church, or in memorial services; gathering is honoring the holy places in our lives and relationships. 

"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." - Mother Teresa.

The crazy thing about ripples is we may never see the impact of the ripple we send by standing steadfast for good, but because we cannot see doesn't mean the impact did not occur.