Conscience

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Artwork Copyright Ann Baranowski 2011

“Labor to keep alive in your breast

that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.”

George Washington

One thousand friends

Artwork copyright Ann Baranowski 2011

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare,
And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.

Ali ibn-Abi-Talib (602 AD - 661 AD), A Hundred Sayings 

Envy

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Artwork Copyright Ann Baranowski 2011 

Envy according to the aspect of its object is contrary to charity,

whence the soul derives its spiritual life…

Charity rejoices in our neighbor's good,

while envy grieves over it.

St. Thomas Aquinas

Leaving Undramatically

 

Artwork Copyright Ann Baranowski 2011

You must dare to disassociate yourself from those who would delay your journey...

Leave, depart, if not physically, then mentally.

Go your own way, quietly, undramatically,

and venture toward trueness at last.

 

Vernon Howard

vernonhoward.wwwhubs.com/

Biography with excerpts from some of Vernon Howard's books, plus one of his complete books to read online.

Prayer to Heal All Wounds ~ "Glowing"

"Glowing" artwork copyright by Ann Baranowski 2011

I ask God to heal us every day. Forgive those who have trespassed against us.
Heal our wounds. Grant peace to our souls and peace to the world.
Amen

Sorrow & Story

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Artwork Copyright by Ann Baranowski 2011

All sorrows can be borne if you tell a story about them.

~ Karen Blixen

Commitment

Artwork copyright Ann Baranowski 2011

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