Author Archives: Laura Dobson

World Philosophy Day “God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” Voltaire (1694 – 1778), French Enlightenment philosopher, born on this day, quoted in Fragments of Holiness for Daily Reflection

“Science is the one human activity that is truly progressive. The body of positive knowledge is transmitted from generation to generation.. Wisdom cannot be directly transmitted, and does not readily accumulate through the ages.” Edwin Hubble (1889 – 1953), astronomer, born on this day Art by Ed Hengeveld

“Procrastination is subtle and invasive self-persuasion that second-guesses all avenues of possibility as they present themselves. It is always easier to leave a difficult decision to the next day, to put off reading and signing a complex document until a later date, to ignore a request until the time is more convenient and our moodContinue reading “Thought for the day, Tuesday 19th November”

“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears awayContinue reading “Thought for the day, Monday 18th November”

“I take refuge in You, O God.I turn to you in thanksgiving, I rest in you in difficulty.I thank you for life in this beautiful place,for a heritage which forms me and teaches me.I thank you for the heart you planted within me, and for thestill small voice which urges it to grow.My spirit isContinue reading “Thought for the day, Sunday 17th November”

International Day for Tolerance “The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don’t agree with.” Eleanor Holmes Norton, US congresswoman and civil rights activist

“Every leaf that grows will tell you: what you sow will bear fruit, so if you have any sense my friend, don’t plant anything but Love.” Rumi

“Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes time… When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.” Georgia O’KeefeContinue reading “Thought for the day, Thursday 14th November”

“Everything changes, even stone.” Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), painter, born on this day

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand on… We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal.” Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815 – 1902), women’s rights activist, born on this day