“Linda Brewer's example is inspiring, colorful and potentially very funny. Her journey also exists firmly in the Heartland tradition of American success stories and comedies.” HeartStoriesComedyJourneyExampleTraditionColorfulSuccess StoriesBrewersAmerican Success Author:David Duchovny
“Do not be ashamed of being poor, or of asking alms. Receive what is given you with humility, and accept a refusal meekly. Frequently call to mind Our Lady's journey into Egypt with her Holy Child, and of all the poverty, contempt and suffering they endured. If you follow their example you will indeed be rich amid your poverty.” IfsMindChildrenSufferingGivenPoorAcceptingPovertyRichJourneyExampleHumilityHolyAskingAshamedContemptEgyptRefusalAlms Book:Introduction to the Devout Life Source: Introduction to the Devout Life
“The amount of force and violence necessary to board the train, for example was no less and no more than the amoount of politeness and consideration necessary to ensure that the cramped journey was as pleasant as possible afterwards. What is necessary? That was the unspoken but implied, and unavoidable question everywhere in India.” ForceViolenceJourneyExampleAmountIndiaTrainBoardsPleasantConsiderationPolitenessUnspokenImplied Author:Gregory David Roberts
“We are intensely loyal to our parents. In spite of the pain we experienced at our parent's hands, we cling tenaciously to their views of life; and their examples of what it is to be a man or a woman follow us throughout life. Acknowledging the power of our loyalty to them, and especially our loyalty to our same-sex parent, is only the beginning of our journey to improve upon their model; but it is at least a first step.” MenFirstsHandsPainSexParentViewsStepsJourneyExampleModelsLoyaltySpiteLoyalFirst StepsBe A Man Author:Augustus Napier
“As much as we look up at the stars and know there is more than life on earth, the divinity of dogs is just as unexplainable and profound. They may be the purest example of divine love in an earthly soul many of us ever experience. If we take their lead, open our hearts, and embrace their love, we may just find our own journey a lot more enlightening.” IfsKnowsLooksHeartMaySoulEarthStarsJourneyDogExampleDivineEmbraceProfoundLook UpDivinityDivine LoveEnlighteningUnexplainable Author:Jennifer Skiff