by libraryleader | Feb 14, 2017 | Anger, Angry, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy
When we recognize our unsurprising fallenness and keep our eyes joyfully open for the glorious exceptions, we’re much less offendable. Why? Because that’s the thing about gratitude and anger: they can’t coexist. It’s one or the other. One drains the very life from...
by libraryleader | Feb 14, 2017 | Anger, Angry, Difficult, Love
Anger is extraordinarily easy. It’s our default setting. Love is very difficult. Love is a miracle.
by libraryleader | Dec 21, 2016 | Anger, Angry, Annoy, Enemies, Sad, Sorrow
If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.
by libraryleader | Oct 25, 2016 | Anger, Angry, Annoy, Answers, Enemies, Gentle, gentleness
When your enemy falls into your hands, do not consider how you can pay him back and let him feel the sharp edge of your tongue before sending him packing; consider rather how you can heal him and restore him to a better frame of mind. Continue to make every effort...
by libraryleader | Jun 23, 2016 | Anger, Angry, Calm
Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain cool and unruffled under all circumstances.
by | Dec 18, 2015 | Anger, Angry, Better, Difference, Forgive, Love, Peace, Resentment, Smile, World
Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many...
