In today’s Thursday Thought quote, this Saint (used to be Edith Stein) gives us a simple way to measure love and truth.
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Yes, They WILL Hurt!
I never did like the nursery rhyme “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” As a child growing up with a physical disability, I quickly learned this is a lie.
It’s a lie that affects many people we know–those with schizophrenia, depression, and addictions, for example. And those we label “OCD” or say “committed suicide.” What difference does the language we use make and what can we do about it? Read this short article from Our Health, “Say it or Swap It?” It’s a bit of an eye-opener.
Truth or Lie–Doesn’t Matter
On this Earth Day, the debate continues: Is global warming a lie? Common sense says that the ever-increasing numbers of humans sharing our planet means quicker depletion of its resources, especially if we waste them.
Even if I assume that earth’s ruin still lies years ahead, it makes sense to try to prevent it, or at least put it off even farther. I can start with small steps. I can’t afford a hybrid car, but I can avoid Styrofoam, disposable diapers, incandescent bulbs, and toxic garden chemicals. I can adjust my thermostat to more efficient levels and do a better job at recycling, especially flashlight batteries and engine oil. I can air-dry at least some of my laundry. Why, I could go vegetarian once a week! I could even go to www.Smashwords.com and download a free copy of Jackie’s Green Riches: Help the Earth and Your Budget so I can get ideas on easy steps I can take. None of this is hard. But it IS a start.
