Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. – Martin Luther King Jr. Light is life. The sparkle of humankind increases with all our distinctive lights. Each and every open heart illuminates life and drives away doom and gloom. A life lived in …
Category Archives: love
We the People of the World
We the People of the World
Win the Peace
Today is Veterans Day in the US. This is the day set aside to honor military veterans. The day was originally called Armistice Day, because November 11, 1918 at 11:11 AM soldiers laid down their arms and hostilities were suspended. It wasn’t until 1926 that Congress officially recognized the end of World War One. Part …
Your True Colors
Color is all. When color is right, form is right. Color is everything, color is vibration like music; everything is vibration. – Marc Chagall They say red is the color of passion, but if you are not careful you can get caught red-handed. Green is the color of nature but also envy. People sometimes get …
Be a Beacon of Hope
I have visited a lot of sacred places over the years. Although they were dedicated to different faiths, they all had one thing in common – HOPE. Hope is a miraculous elixir. When there seems to be nothing but negativity and doubt, a small ray of hope can brighten even the darkest nights. There is …
Love in the Time of Covid
Love decreases the terror of these terrible times –C.E.Wheeler As I write this, my wife is preparing to travel home to be with her family. Her father was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. After his first round of chemotherapy, he developed pneumonia and was hospitalized. Hong had already began making plans to travel home, but …
Glittering Rays of Hope
When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it—always. – Mahatma Gandhi Many years ago, when my wife and I were still …
New Videos from my time in China
This is a photo of an amazing lady pulling a giant hand cart loaded with practically a store worth of furniture. Women in China work incredibly hard. I am posting videos to YouTube of my time in China. I am writing an extended piece on Medium called: My China Journal: Letters from the Flip Side. …
God Speaks in Your Voice
For all of humanity, God speaks in your voice. We must find common ground with one another.
Traditional Chinese Dumplings
Traditional Chinese dumplings recipe. Sharing traditional foods is a great source of family togetherness.