Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when, on his way out, he accidentally collided with an elderly floor maid. To cover the awkward moment Dr. May field started asking questions. “How long have you worked here?” “I’ve worked here almost since the place opened,” the maid replied. “What can you tell me about theContinue reading “The Floor Maid at the Tewksbury Institute”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Light at the end of the Tunnel
Clambering through the darkness Grasping at whatever you can Heading toward that glimpse of light Doing the best you can Stumbling and falling Time and time again Focused only on that glimpse of light At the very end So weary and fragile You must struggle on As the light is getting closer It won’t beContinue reading “Light at the end of the Tunnel”
Allurement? Inducement?
As state governments in India pass laws on religious conversion, and political leaders create disharmony by talking about allurement and inducement in changing religions, a poor man who had converted from the religion of his forefathers to that of a so called foreign god, stood in front of a judge in a courtroom somewhere inContinue reading “Allurement? Inducement?”
Will Power
Nothing is possible without will power. On the strength of strong willpower, a person can make the impossible possible. Many such examples will be found in history when people often did impossible tasks on the strength of strong will. A person desires to achieve a lot in this world, but in the absence of aContinue reading “Will Power”
Starve your Fear, Feed your Faith
Fear is a reality of life. It’s true for believers and non-believers. Fear keeps us from living our normal lives. It cripples us and prevents us from doing what God wants us to do. We know we should not feed our fear or dwell on it, because if we do, it controls us. We shouldContinue reading “Starve your Fear, Feed your Faith”
Limits are only inside our Head
A lot of people believe that if a person has health issues, then he or she will never be capable of having a full and happy life. But it’s not true. Here are stories of 5 people who have achieved their goals and brought happiness to their lives, despite illnesses or difficulties. They live theContinue reading “Limits are only inside our Head”
Our Happiness is with Others
Everyone wants to find happiness in life. No matter what our circumstances, and no matter what hand we are dealt, the search for true contentment is at the heart of everyone’s goals. The question, then, is how? How are we supposed to even begin looking for it? A group of people gathered in a room attendingContinue reading “Our Happiness is with Others”
Are you a good listener?
Think of the last time you truly felt heard, a time where your thoughts and feelings weren’t skimmed over or ignored. The act of speaking actually makes you feel lighter. You don’t feel judged. You feel empowered. Not everyone lets you feel that way. Sometimes listening seems to be a special skill, maybe reserved onlyContinue reading “Are you a good listener?”
Coffee on the Wall
One evening I was in a well-known coffee shop with my friend in a neighboring town of Venice, Italy, the city which is known as the city of lights and water. As we were enjoying our precious time, an old man entered and sat at an empty table next to us. He called the waiter andContinue reading “Coffee on the Wall”
Stuck Somewhere You Don’t Belong?
There is nothing more painful than staying stuck somewhere you do not belong. It could be in a job, relationship, or marriage. Feeling stuck is a place where goals and dreams get lost, careers and relationships are exhaustive, self-care is neglected, and you know you need a change but cannot figure out where to begin.Continue reading “Stuck Somewhere You Don’t Belong?”
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