Insights of a Thoughtful Life 

Reflective thoughts, original poems and cultural commentary–posted weekly

Reflective Thought: The Machines that Forget the Soul

When I was a boy I was raised by my grandparents. We had no electricity, indoor plumbing, no things like gas stoves or tractors.  Slowly, we acquired machines who made our lives easier—magic light at the flip of a switch, propane gas stoves  burning warmly and cooking great meals,  the miracle of a racing (at […]

Commentary: Rest? What People Really Do!

Take a Rest! Many wish to do so, but don’t know where they would get the time. This season is the most stressful time of the year.  It is precisely the time one should take stock of their time and do something about it.   I have included below two documents: Advantages of Rest in the […]

Reflections:”Do You Take Time Out to Rest?”

Rest, Retreat & Spiritual Quiet Time What the Bible Teaches   What a time of year this is!—a time with family and friends.  Yes, but a very hectic and stressful time as well.    A recent survey by American Psychological Association (APA) found that 89% of U.S. adults report feeling stress during the holiday season. […]