The writer

A writer writes not because he is educated but because he is driven by the need to communicate. Behind the need to communicate is the need to share. Behind the need to share is the need to be understood. The writer wants to be understood much more than he wants to be respected or praised or even loved. And that perhaps, is what makes him different from others. -Leo C. Rosten

The joy and risk of forgetting

A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience. -Doug Larson
    I think this really applies to Confession.  Poor, shallow and rushed examinations of conscience often prevent the Sacrament and Our Lord from doing the real work of conversion. The truth will only set us free when we are willing to face the truth about ourselves.  That is humbling news, but profoundly freeing news.

The Truth will set you free

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth - only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair. -Clive Staples Lewis

The Adventure

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.
- Hellen Keller
        At some point in my life, I want to do some more reading and understanding of Hellen Keller's life. Her process of enlightenment when understanding took place is always fascinating. Maybe some day. . .

Learning

You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother. - Albert Einstien
       If we really want others to understand, the burden lies upon us to communicate what we want to share.