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The Value of Giving

By Ralph P. Brown · 14 years ago

I was contemplating the truth in something that I once told my wife... that the true value of a gift is determined by the one who receives it. Since that time I have come to ...

Giving Our Best in the Indian Tradition: A Double Blessing

By Ralph P. Brown · 14 years ago

In the Indian tradition way it is customary to welcome a guest into our home with kindness and generosity by offering the best that we have. In some homes there may not be much - ...

The Sweet Smell of Forgiveness

By Ralph P. Brown · 15 years ago

There is a German folk tale about Baron von Munchausen... he was out hunting one day and as he stalked his prey, he fell into a bog. He was so desperate to get out that ...

The Untrapped Mind ... in 40 words

By Ralph P. Brown · 15 years ago

This is one of the most profound single sentences ever uttered. It is from Konosuke Matsushita: "The untrapped mind is open enough to see many possibilities, humble enough to learn from anyone and anything, forbearing ...

The MotherShip

By Ralph P. Brown · 15 years ago

Suppose for a moment that you have been chosen to make a one-way journey into deep space. Because this journey will take the whole of your life, everything that you need for survival must be ...