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An acorn contains the entire DNA to create a mighty and beautiful Oak Tree.
Two cells that become one multiply to create a human being with between 10 and 50 trillion cells, each containing the DNA to reproduce that being.
If you can find a place which is quiet and conducive to reflection, imagine for a moment how you are so fortunate to have been born into this miracle.
Does it seem now that your first priority will be to tell someone now, right now, about whatever drama was created today?
Career and/or Passion
Young people who find something they love to do and do that with all their might report that their lives are been well spent. What would it say about your relationship to what you do if you look for ways not to go to work? Or use phrases like, “Thank ...
Time as a Concept
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." — H. Jackson Brown Jr. What is it we can do today that when looked ...
Capacity Within
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." -Anne Frank Those engaged in the solution experience greater joy than those complaining about the circumstances. Will you make “A World That Works for Everyone” part of your conversations today? ...
Changing the World
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead What might we do this second that would contribute to a “World That Works for Everyone?” If you go out to eat, will you contribute ...
Perspective
In 1977, Landon Carter, Neil Mahoney, Levy Swindell and I made a presentation regarding the peaceful desegregation of the Cleveland, Ohio public schools in the board room of the Cleveland Trust Company, now Key Bank, to it’s Chairman and other senior staff of the bank. Landon Carter was an EST ...
Justice
Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. - Benjamin Franklin - There are no new thoughts, only ones we have yet to tend to. What would happen if each and every person could see that what happens to one of ...
Grass
Look carefully at a blade of grass or an anthill. Can you explain why after having been frozen solid for the winter, the grass grows anew in the spring? Or how the ant colony organizes itself to accomplish what seems impossible? Do you experience that you live in a miracle? ...
Everything Counts
Until we examine everything we do to see if it moves us closer to a World That Works for Everyone, it is highly unlikely we will ever achieve it. It will require absolutely everyone’s attention to all things they are involved with or work towards if we are to create ...
Honor
It will be my honor to attend the Change of Command Ceremonies for the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard, which involves two people I love and have come to know well over the past two years. Every time I attend a military ceremony, I feel so ...
Damage
One of the largest non-profit organizations I know (which has done some solid work in the past) just fired 100 people, not for cause, one of whom has worked for them for over 25 years, without any notice, cut off their e-mail, basically out the door and thank you very ...
Posted on November 3, 2017, 4:00 pm By The Boothby Institute
No comments yet Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acorn, life, mindful moments, miracle, reflection
In the fall in northeastern portion of the United States there is a display of color that is spectacular.
There are other places where such displays occur as well.
The feathers of birds.
The majesty of a coral reef.
Rocks and gems.
The rainbow spectrums that surround the sun.
The interpretations of great artists are simply using as their pallet the colors created in the miracle.
What will you see today that will bring forth the acknowledgment of the miracle in which we live?
Career and/or Passion
Young people who find something they love to do and do that with all their might report that their lives are been well spent. What would it say about your relationship to what you do if you look for ways not to go to work? Or use phrases like, “Thank ...
Time as a Concept
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." — H. Jackson Brown Jr. What is it we can do today that when looked ...
Capacity Within
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." -Anne Frank Those engaged in the solution experience greater joy than those complaining about the circumstances. Will you make “A World That Works for Everyone” part of your conversations today? ...
Changing the World
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead What might we do this second that would contribute to a “World That Works for Everyone?” If you go out to eat, will you contribute ...
Perspective
In 1977, Landon Carter, Neil Mahoney, Levy Swindell and I made a presentation regarding the peaceful desegregation of the Cleveland, Ohio public schools in the board room of the Cleveland Trust Company, now Key Bank, to it’s Chairman and other senior staff of the bank. Landon Carter was an EST ...
Justice
Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. - Benjamin Franklin - There are no new thoughts, only ones we have yet to tend to. What would happen if each and every person could see that what happens to one of ...
Grass
Look carefully at a blade of grass or an anthill. Can you explain why after having been frozen solid for the winter, the grass grows anew in the spring? Or how the ant colony organizes itself to accomplish what seems impossible? Do you experience that you live in a miracle? ...
Everything Counts
Until we examine everything we do to see if it moves us closer to a World That Works for Everyone, it is highly unlikely we will ever achieve it. It will require absolutely everyone’s attention to all things they are involved with or work towards if we are to create ...
Honor
It will be my honor to attend the Change of Command Ceremonies for the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard, which involves two people I love and have come to know well over the past two years. Every time I attend a military ceremony, I feel so ...
Damage
One of the largest non-profit organizations I know (which has done some solid work in the past) just fired 100 people, not for cause, one of whom has worked for them for over 25 years, without any notice, cut off their e-mail, basically out the door and thank you very ...
Posted on October 27, 2017, 3:00 pm By The Boothby Institute
No comments yet Categories: Mindful Moments Tags: artist, beauty, mindful moments, miracle
What might happen if you gave up any expectation of ever having physical intimacy ever again?
Did everything you could to be of pragmatic help to you partner?
Never looked to be acknowledged or thanked?
Took every opportunity to be kind, affectionate and gentle with no ulterior motive?
Career and/or Passion
Young people who find something they love to do and do that with all their might report that their lives are been well spent. What would it say about your relationship to what you do if you look for ways not to go to work? Or use phrases like, “Thank ...
Time as a Concept
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." — H. Jackson Brown Jr. What is it we can do today that when looked ...
Capacity Within
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." -Anne Frank Those engaged in the solution experience greater joy than those complaining about the circumstances. Will you make “A World That Works for Everyone” part of your conversations today? ...
Changing the World
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead What might we do this second that would contribute to a “World That Works for Everyone?” If you go out to eat, will you contribute ...
Perspective
In 1977, Landon Carter, Neil Mahoney, Levy Swindell and I made a presentation regarding the peaceful desegregation of the Cleveland, Ohio public schools in the board room of the Cleveland Trust Company, now Key Bank, to it’s Chairman and other senior staff of the bank. Landon Carter was an EST ...
Justice
Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. - Benjamin Franklin - There are no new thoughts, only ones we have yet to tend to. What would happen if each and every person could see that what happens to one of ...
Grass
Look carefully at a blade of grass or an anthill. Can you explain why after having been frozen solid for the winter, the grass grows anew in the spring? Or how the ant colony organizes itself to accomplish what seems impossible? Do you experience that you live in a miracle? ...
Everything Counts
Until we examine everything we do to see if it moves us closer to a World That Works for Everyone, it is highly unlikely we will ever achieve it. It will require absolutely everyone’s attention to all things they are involved with or work towards if we are to create ...
Honor
It will be my honor to attend the Change of Command Ceremonies for the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard, which involves two people I love and have come to know well over the past two years. Every time I attend a military ceremony, I feel so ...
Damage
One of the largest non-profit organizations I know (which has done some solid work in the past) just fired 100 people, not for cause, one of whom has worked for them for over 25 years, without any notice, cut off their e-mail, basically out the door and thank you very ...
Posted on September 1, 2017, 7:31 pm By The Boothby Institute
No comments yet Categories: Mindful Moments Tags: affection, affectionate, caring, gentle, intimacy, kindness, loving, mindful moments
