"Simple kindness to one’s self and all that lives is the most powerful transformational force of all..."
request: Quote from Power vs. Force.
By request
Douglas Murray (author)
British neoconservative political commentator, cultural critic, and journalist. He is currently an associate editor of the conservative British political and cultural magazine The Spectator -- wikipedia. Priority request.
humor reflects spiritual progress
Sense of humor is at 345 in TvF.
John Gottman, relationship researcher
His research focuses on divorce prediction and marital stability through relationship analyses. Gottman's work is centered on the field of relationship counseling: enhanced relationship functioning and mitigation of behaviors detrimental to human relationships -- wikipedia.
filial piety
Request: found in Confucian, Chinese Buddhist, and Taoist ethics, filial piety is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, or ancestors.
heart-to-heart conversation
Opening up about things you've been keeping inside -- request.
henna (herb)
A reddish dye prepared from the dried and powdered leaves of the henna tree. It has been used since at least the ancient Egyptian period as a hair and body dye, notably in the temporary body art of mehndi (or "henna tattoo") resulting from the staining of the skin -- wikipedia.
playing God
Suggests arrogance, misappropriation of power, or tampering with matters in which humans should not meddle -- wikipedia.
Consciousness is the substrate of existence, the key to the theory of everything
What is Consciousness?
Narrative Coaching, by David B. Drake, PhD
The Definitive Guide to Bringing New Stories to Life.
listening to music
By request.
"money doesn’t grow on trees"
Said to warn someone to be careful how much money they spend, because there is only a limited amount -- dictionary.cambridge.org.
keeping the sabbath
Request: [including] to rest from labor on Sunday.
Dry Creek Wrangler School (YouTube channel)
Dewayne has been living the horse life for over 30 years... As a Christian with a varied and unique history in the ministry, and a sometime law enforcement officer, he also brings these life experiences to the table -- channel.
"Think of money as the currency of love"
Quote from Rupert Spira.