Julius Caesar was at his prime; he had just won a civil war and had been made the perpetual dictator of Rome.  He was, however, caught […]

Just three hours from where I grew up is Sequoia National Park, home to one of the most magnificent forests on the planet.  General Sherman, the […]

No matter how great a teacher is, knowledge and experience cannot be imparted unless the student is teachable. The crucial question is whether a person is […]

Compassion is the consciousness of others’ distress coupled with a desire to help. Compassion means a person has the capacity for sharing the painful feelings and […]