; SUMMA 21: February 2025

Friday, February 14, 2025

My Spouse

 

My spouse is my best friend.
Love has united two as one.
We comfort and encourage each other.
We share the joys and sorrows of life.

Two are better than one.
Together we are united in purpose.
In moments of distress;
We find strength in a loving hug.

I will be quick to share my love;
And be steadfast in my commitment.
For as we journey through life,
I value the friendship - of my spouse.

Ron


Let us unite our perception of the physical with our experience of the spiritual.

A Proverb from Summa 21


Saturday, February 8, 2025

Do I Have A Positive and Constructive Expression of Who I Am?

 

Aside from our parents and siblings, the first person with whom we have a relationship is our personal self. Growing up forces us to confront the person we see in the mirror. Maturity comes when the person we observe is a trusted friend whose values and judgment we admire.

Self-confidence permits us to maintain a temperate disposition. Healthy relationships, be they a brief encounter with another person or the lasting bond of a friend, are framed by a positive, constructive and compassionate expression of self.

Take a long look in the mirror. Is the person you see trustworthy? Does the image project indifference or compassion? Do you see arrogance or self-aware humility? Would you like to be friends with the individual that looks back at you?

Self-confidence permits us to maintain a temperate disposition.

The Biblical phrase: “Love your neighbor as yourself” assumes we are comfortable with who we are.....

Ron

Let us unite our perception of the physical with our experience of the spiritual

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Where is Happiness?

 

Those who hate, endure a desolate death.

Depression follows them everywhere.

The ravages of distrust drain their senses.

They condemn themselves to mortal despair.

 

Happiness eludes the cynic.

Love avoids the arrogant.

Anger creates hostility.

Indifference invites isolation.

 

Murderers are condemned to Oblivion.

Torture is the handmaiden of death.

Suicide desecrates the energy of Life.

Abortion violates natural law.

 

Let us therefore resolve to be virtuous.

Adopt the values of righteous behavior.

Embrace what is positive and constructive.

Find spiritual peace by connecting with Him.

 

Seek expressions of understanding .

Love thy neighbor as thyself.

Experience the wonders of the Physical.

Sense the loving energy of the Spiritual.

 

Genuine compassion projects love.

Love connect us with the spiritual.

The joy of connection nourishes our soul.

We are in harmony with the universe.

 

Only love will bring us peace.

 

Ron

                                        

Proverb from Summa 21 – The Natural Theology of a 21st Century Christian
Let us unite our perception of the physical with our experience of the spiritual.