The wisdom in the story of the most educated and powerful person is often not greater than the wisdom in the story of a child, and the life of a child can teach us as much as the life of a sage.

We bless the life around us far more than we realize. Many simple, ordinary things that we do can affect those around us in profound ways: the unexpected phone call, the brief touch, the willingness to listen generously, the warm smile or wink of recognition. All it may take to restore someone's trust in life may be returning a lost earring or a dropped glove.

Belief traps or frees us.

There should be a word that means beginning/end because nothing begins without something dying.

Those who bless and serve life find a place of belonging and strength, a refuge.

We are all born to be a blessing.

Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person.