If the path leads us back, attend to the journey closely.

- Vigs

Experience a timeless moment ...

... one that makes other things fade away by several orders of magnitude in a special way. Revisit the experience. Transcend time and space in thought. Let it be a gushing spring of renewal.

- Vigs

Listen for the smile.

Savor the sweetness of a word, reveal the essence, touch the sunshine, and see the promise in all.

- Vigs

Every word a rainbow ...

..., and every heart an oasis.

- Vigs

Choose a gentler way for conveying the message.

There usually is a kinder way to say the same thing. The distinction between the message and the tone in which it is delivered isn't always easy to discern. Adjusting ones present course of action for improving in the future is as important a message as any. Improvement is possible is the message.

- Vigs

In a cycle there is no one source, nor one destination.

We can see it this in nature, more readily so in the seasons, in the water cycle, and in entire life cycles. Ours. Perhaps even those occurring on an planetary or astronomical time scale. The cyclic nature of things makes it possible for the efforts of even a handful of people to have an impact on the world. Every act matters in an interconnected and cyclic system. The time frame for it be perceived may be longer, maybe several generations or more. But down the road, and indeed back up the road, it will or did matter. The impact of every thoughtful act which is intended to make the world a better place will be felt by someone or something.

- Vigs

All interactions should at least be as cordial as the professional ones we maintain ...

These include interactions which fall anywhere between the personal and the professional. Without a baseline of some sort, it is difficult to see the context within which our interactions occur. To draw and maintain the boundaries within which are comfortable.

- Vigs

While providing information anticipate needs ...

... and include solutions or suggestions which are likely to be needed. It goes towards building a more collegial and productive workplace.

- Vigs

Essential but often not enough ...

Hard work. Ideals. Imagination. Aptitude. Communication. Failure. Success. The right conditions are needed within ourselves to savor the outcome.

- Vigs

The things we are called to give, nobody can give for us.

Even while in desperate straits, or in circumstances beyond our control, or under orders, some things still remain ours. Only ours to give. And if given up always ours to reclaim.

- Vigs

Resolution is a more realistic word than promise.

It reminds us that though as easy to make, some may turn out to be just too hard to keep. Let others off the same way we would ourself for not being able to keep say a new-year's resolution. Then again, even a resolution may be too strong a word. Ask of others and ourselves only what we can reasonably do over an extended period of time.

- Vigs

The one thing we can always do for others ...

... is to wish them well, as they overcome obstacles, realize their dreams and become who they are meant to be.

- Vigs

A free fall of ones hopes has its benefits ...

Even if nothing particular comes to mind, there must be something. Perhaps it is the experience of zero gravity, learning to cope being without strong attachments to anyone or anything.

- Vigs

If something moves us with emotion and to action, it is meant for us.

But not for us alone. If something touches us, sparks an idea, influences our actions, draws a smile, or a tear; it is surely also meant for anyone else who feels its affects same as we do. The call we hear is for us.

- Vigs

Decisions to be made today based on information which will arrive the day after.

Not too many options: flip a coin, wait, project, predict based on the past, or what. With too much at stake to let chance have so much of a say in something important to us. Learn about the conditions under which the decision is being made, so that the next time around, and usually there is going to be a next time, we is more control over the situation, and sooner too. Note the conditions or constrains under which the present decision is being made, so that others who need to base their decisions off ours have a better view of the situation. When everyone is better informed, it is easier to arrive at a better decision too. If the decision has to be made, make it.

- Vigs

Offer what one needs much of.

To feel strengthened, offer ones strength to others' efforts. Stand alongside, support and link arms. Someday, someone may choose to do the same for us, for what we so generously offer in the here and now.

- Vigs

Beyond the exuberance of words, behind the embankment of silence ...

... is the real us. Whom do we let down our guard for and invite to step inside. To stay, comfortable in getting to know us for who we are, and could be.

- Vigs

Do something a bit nutty and something just a little bit kind every day.

It's the way to stay sane.

- Vigs

Look beyond the present, to the promise that each of us has.

- Vigs

Labels make it easier to classify objects, not people.

To associate labels with people would be placing a bounding box around their unbounded potential, imagination, feelings, ideas and ideals. Give others, everyone, a second chance, then the third, as many times or more of what we wish others would give us too. Especially when we stumble over our words or actions.

- Vigs

Some of the best answers in life are questions.

Questions and reflections that fill the mind, broadening our perceptions about the world, like few answers ever can.

- Vigs

Our abilities are the treasures we are meant to enrich the world with.

Find the fabulous gifts waiting to be discovered - within us. Help others find theirs, especially the children, here and those in far-away lands.

- Vigs

Life is a preparation for learning to love ever more deeply.

For seeing the potential of the heavens under seemingly impervious exteriors. Feel connected and concerned with the world, its creatures, its present and future. Love, feeling or emotion in action.

- Vigs

Let hope sweeten anticipation.

Tune out the chill of anxiety with the warmth of acceptance.

- Vigs

Leave space for oneself and for others to grow ...

... to change, even if it in directions that we may not have anticipated, or may even oppose rationally while still being drawn to it. The surprises and pleasures of going where ones interests take us, helps us accept that others may grow out and away.

- Vigs

Balance is needed for more than walking.

- Vigs

The stream of time flows through ones mind.

Distance, especially that though time, helps blends old memories with new ideas, feelings and experiences.

- Vigs

The good books of ones' faith tell us many things ...

... not the least among them, about how to deepen our understanding of what we believe by building bridges of compassion.

- Vigs

Are ideas of value set in stone or meant to be lamposts for guiding the way.

- Vigs

What is one's life's work - what are we called to do, ...

... well into the night, and in the early morning hours. For the satisfaction of shaping a part of the future.

- Vigs

Nothing like a storm, a revealation about what's really needed, ...

..., and what one can very well do without. The gifts of technology, layers separating us from the essentials, creating new cravings, substitutes which lay claim over real needs.

- Vigs