the wisdom blog
4 Hugs a Day
Did you know that a person needs at least four hugs a day for healthy survival? Virginia Satir was a pioneering...
Marriage Advice – How to be a Caring Partner
My grandson Cole’s wedding was picture perfect. There were white swans gliding in the picturesque pond, and...
The Loneliest Day of the Week
Which day of the week is the loneliest day for widows and widowers? Here is what a few grieving spouses have shared...
Volunteering: Help Yourself by Helping Others
Rabbi Hirshel Jaffe, known as “The Running Rabbi” says, “For over 20 years as a rabbi, before my illness, I had...
All Is Forgiven
Jesus says, “Forgive one another as I have forgiven you.” Ernest Hemingway wrote a short story called “The Capital...
Reaching Out in Times of Loss
A friend of mine experienced the death of a young family member recently. And though I knew there was nothing I...
A 30-Year-Old Note
When Ginger and I collected wisdom stories for our first book, The Compassionate Congregation, we asked individuals...
Back-to-School Resources
“Almost time for school to start!” is a phrase that raises many possible emotions in parents and children. For...
