Articles are a collection of poetry, quotes, and essays that help awaken the five coordinates of the soul; Wisdom, Transitoriness, Joy, Courage and Compassion. See also Day Enhancers.

Wisdom

Characteristics of Soul
A concise description of a person’s inherent resource that is often overlooked.

Meeting Ourselves Alone
A quote on being authentic with ourselves in our own quiet company.

Guidelines for Being Human
Eleven guidelines that cut-to-the-chase of being human.

Interlude
A brief essay on the necessity of “interlude” in our overdoing complex day.

Is There No Time To Reflect?
A pungent observation on relentless going - a call for mindfulness.

To Truly Love My Life
To love my life requires spaciousness and giving myself undivided attention. 

Wisdom
A thoughtful tribute to “wisdom” written by a teenage daughter.

Sages In Training
Some characteristics of sages.



Transitoriness

Not Simply Visited This World
A poem by Mary Oliver on a vision of life that is well lived.

"I Want You Two To Do Better Than I Did"
Terrence Real's story of his Dad's courage to bless his two sons.

The View From the Hospital Bed
Theodore Roszak, , from his latest book "The Making of An Elder Culture" 
shares a letter to his daughter the things that finally matter.

Joy

Being Purposeful
A chart of quotes that reinforce “Being Purposeful.”

I Will Greet This Day
A chart of quotes that reinforce “I Will Greet This Day.”

The True Joy of Life
A classic quote by George Bernard Shaw.


Courage

Courage To Live
A chart of quotes that reinforce “Courage To Live.”

If I Had My Life To Live Over
Reflective thoughts on what matters by Nadine Stair – 85 years old.

Resilience For Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
Seven essential skills for overcoming life’s obstacles.

Risks
Brief thoughts on the essentiality and necessity of taking risks in life.

Valuing Yourself For Action
A chart of quotes that reinforce “Valuing Yourself For Action.”

You Can Endure
A poem of self-discovery and gaining personal strength and worth.


Compassion

In the Service of Life
A thought-provoking essay that distinguishes “helping” from “service.”

Listen
A plea to listeners from anyone who wants to be truly heard.

Unconditional Human Worth
Claudia A. Howard lays out “The Five Laws of Unconditional Human Worth.”

This Human Being Is a Guest House
Needful self-compassion.