Reflections on Wisdom
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 4
It’s Thursday and the fourth day of simple, yet profound, quotes from Leo Buscaglia, an internationally known author and speaker who died a little over a decade ago. He was most widely known for his emphasis on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. His books are well known and at one time five of his books were on the New York Times best seller list – simultaneously!
Today’s quote for your reflection and meditation:
"I've always thought that people need to feel good about themselves and I see my role as offering support to them, to provide some light along the way."
My only additional line would be: Enjoy providing a supportive presence for others.
--Ben Keckler
10.15.09
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Daily Devotion - Wednesday, October 14
Reflections on Wisdom
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 3
We continue our Leo Buscaglia week. His emphasis was on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. His books are still used and treasured today. In our bereavement groups at the hospital, we use The Fall of Freddie the Leaf as a resource. Here is today’s Buscaglia quote for your reflection and meditation.
"Change is the end result of all true learning."
I would only add: Enjoy being different tomorrow because you lived well today.
--Ben Keckler
10.14.09
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 3
We continue our Leo Buscaglia week. His emphasis was on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. His books are still used and treasured today. In our bereavement groups at the hospital, we use The Fall of Freddie the Leaf as a resource. Here is today’s Buscaglia quote for your reflection and meditation.
"Change is the end result of all true learning."
I would only add: Enjoy being different tomorrow because you lived well today.
--Ben Keckler
10.14.09
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, October 13
Reflections on Wisdom
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 2
Leo Buscaglia, an internationally known author and speaker, died a little over a decade ago. While he was a highly educated person (he earned three degrees from the University of Southern California) he was most widely known for his emphasis on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. Some years ago, he had five books on the New York Times best seller list simultaneously. I was privileged to have a professor who studied with Dr. Buscaglia and who introduced me to his work. One of his books, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, is an annual resource book for our bereavement groups at the hospital.
This week I am sharing quotes from Buscaglia for your reflection and meditation.
"Life lived for tomorrow will always be just a day away from being realized."
My only additional comment is: enjoy claiming what you've been waiting for!
--Ben Keckler
10.13.09
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 2
Leo Buscaglia, an internationally known author and speaker, died a little over a decade ago. While he was a highly educated person (he earned three degrees from the University of Southern California) he was most widely known for his emphasis on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. Some years ago, he had five books on the New York Times best seller list simultaneously. I was privileged to have a professor who studied with Dr. Buscaglia and who introduced me to his work. One of his books, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, is an annual resource book for our bereavement groups at the hospital.
This week I am sharing quotes from Buscaglia for your reflection and meditation.
"Life lived for tomorrow will always be just a day away from being realized."
My only additional comment is: enjoy claiming what you've been waiting for!
--Ben Keckler
10.13.09
Monday, October 12, 2009
Daily Devotion - Monday, October 12
Reflections on Wisdom
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 1
Leo Buscaglia, an internationally known author and speaker, died a little over a decade ago. While he was a highly educated person (he earned three degrees from the University of Southern California) he was most widely known for his emphasis on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. Some years ago, he had five books on the New York Times best seller list simultaneously. I was privileged to have a professor who studied with Dr. Buscaglia and who introduced me to his work. One of his books, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, is an annual resource book for the bereavement groups here at the hospital. This week I am sharing quotes from Buscaglia for your reflection and meditation.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
I would only add this my friends: take the risk of acting in the way Buscaglia suggests. Have a wonderful beginning to your week.
--Ben Keckler
10.12.09
Moments with Leo Buscaglia, Part 1
Leo Buscaglia, an internationally known author and speaker, died a little over a decade ago. While he was a highly educated person (he earned three degrees from the University of Southern California) he was most widely known for his emphasis on helping people reconnect with their disconnected emotional self. Some years ago, he had five books on the New York Times best seller list simultaneously. I was privileged to have a professor who studied with Dr. Buscaglia and who introduced me to his work. One of his books, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, is an annual resource book for the bereavement groups here at the hospital. This week I am sharing quotes from Buscaglia for your reflection and meditation.
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
I would only add this my friends: take the risk of acting in the way Buscaglia suggests. Have a wonderful beginning to your week.
--Ben Keckler
10.12.09
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Daily Devotion - Friday, October 9
Prayer
“God put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.”
I'd like to conclude this week's devotions with this prayer by Roberta Porter. May you have a weekend filled with many creative expressions of love, peace and joy.
A Prayer for Becoming
by Roberta Porter
“Lord,
may I live each day
creatively, in you,
beginning with thanks for life itself,
for life in you.
"May I find my gifts, knowing
in the searching I am becoming
who you created me to be.
"May I use these gifts
to serve each task
as serving you, seeing in the work
and in others
your face, your light.
"And, at the end of the day
may I rest in your grace,
always grateful.
Amen.”
--Ben Keckler
10.09.09
“God put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.”
I'd like to conclude this week's devotions with this prayer by Roberta Porter. May you have a weekend filled with many creative expressions of love, peace and joy.
A Prayer for Becoming
by Roberta Porter
“Lord,
may I live each day
creatively, in you,
beginning with thanks for life itself,
for life in you.
"May I find my gifts, knowing
in the searching I am becoming
who you created me to be.
"May I use these gifts
to serve each task
as serving you, seeing in the work
and in others
your face, your light.
"And, at the end of the day
may I rest in your grace,
always grateful.
Amen.”
--Ben Keckler
10.09.09
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