Introduction Contrary to what many would think, Easter is a time of joyful celebration. Yes, the suffering of Jesus, the Christ occurred which caused His death by crucifixion, a method used for an ordinary criminal. He was betrayed by one of His early followers for 30 pieces of silver, equivalent to about 90 -day wage. […]
Reflections
Reflection on Thanksgiving – What I Am Thankful For
Thanksgiving is a season when families would gather and celebrate. Often the gathering is about food and more food. This is also an opportunity for many to have a reprieve from the rigors of work as the days are considered public holidays. But aside from the turkey and stuffing what do we really celebrate? Tradition […]
On Fatherhood and Fathering
Several years ago I came across the book, “Fatherless America” by D. Blankenhorn. It brought me to sadness on so many levels. First, the children. What happens to them as they grow up without a father to guide and to provide? Secondly, the society. How will the greater community be impacted by the phenomenon? As […]
The Menacing Duo – Depression and Addiction
Presley, Jackson, Houston, Williams, Spade, Bourdain- and the list goes on… Several years ago I was grief-stricken when my favourite singer Elvis Presley died. It was also surprising to learn that he battled depression fueled by an addiction to several substances including alcohol. Then I read of Michael Jackson who was hooked on opiates due […]
The Pain of Grief
Death is a human experience that levels us all. Everyone will die. But before one’s appointment with death comes, someone close to the person will die either through drastic means or prolonged illness. And the common human response of emotional nature to losing someone who is loved is grief. It is accurate therefore to say […]
The Lotus of Life
The lotus has been a powerfully attractive object to me. Everywhere I go whenever I see it I tend to pause and watch it more intently. And where we are right now in our lives, the Lotus seems to be a ubiquitous sight. Here is my reflection of life-based upon the lotus: life in terms […]