Friday, December 16, 2011

reflections Mike Meegan

"We have forgotten the secrets of happiness and have lost the art of wonder. Our world is in pain, and the gap between nations grows. The problems seem overwhelming." Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"When we are caught in the microcosms we can miss the majesty and vastness of the universe." Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"There are many intelligences, many dynamic paths that illuminate our way."
Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy


"Unless the mindset that has dominated charity in Africa changes, the model that governs response will remain unchanged."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"With everything in me I believe that the only path we to joy is the way of serving each other without looking for anything in return."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"There is far too much misery in the world, too much anxiety, and we need to open ourselves to becoming agents of joy."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"It is easy to think of all the things we can’t do, but every one of us can do something, and we can do something about everything."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"If I decide not to reach out to a child in a slum because the rich politician has a Mercedes, I punish that child because of the greed of his oppressor."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy



"The world needs to become a community, to relieve the tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering that is tearing us apart."Michael Meegan Surprised by Joy

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