(Dedicated to family caregivers everywhere!) You see me on my worst days when you sit silently, a gentle presence in a turbulent world. You reach out to me with no expectation for reply. You know that my curtain of silence is not drawn to exclude you, and that soon I will lift it to welcome … Continue reading
My wife and I decided to get a head start on Random Acts of Kindness Week in mid-February. It was fulfilling for us to step outside our immediate cares and concerns to extend a hand to others. Our Kindness Journal was a daily reminder to be considerate of neighbors, assist strangers in need and to … Continue reading
My life would be hollow without my wife and family beside me or my faith to lean on. But what else is so instrumental to me that it would be extremely difficult to go without? I learned the answer during my 10-day hospital stay in 1998. I was suffering from a serious bacterial infection. I … Continue reading
By Ron Cooper Easter Day. A middle-aged man carries an armful of wrapped sweets to the checkout counter at a drugstore. Two of them slip from his grasp and tumble to the floor. I stop to retrieve them and casually remark: “Wow, I guess your kids are going to be happy receiving these today!” … Continue reading
Now, the fragrance of life so sweet Now, the exuberance of the moment Now, the beauty of things at hand Now, the loveliness of what simply is Click here for Ron’s book on his mother’s Alzheimer’s journey Continue reading
Good morning, serenity You soothe me You are welcome today Good morning, peace You calm me You are welcome today Good morning, spirit You guide me You nurture me You embrace me You are welcome today And every day –by Ron Cooper Continue reading
The heart has many moods–sad, lonely, happy, forlorn, exultant. The heart has many positive attributes–generosity, forgiveness, kindness, compassion, love. But above all, the heart is resilient. It weathers deep disappointments and exhilarating joys. It is the one constant in our inner lives and outward expressions. The heart–magical, mystical, triumphant. Simply nothing like it! –By Ron … Continue reading
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