I was drawn to Robert Brownings writing by the title, “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” I assumed this would be about a husband and a wife growing old together, however, it was quickly shown to me that this was not the case in the first sentence. This portion of …
Dr. Will Durant was a distinguished and successful American journalist, writer, and educator. Therefore, it would come to no surprise that he was asked to give his definition of that elusive, priceless quality of heart, soul, and mind called “happiness.” As he tried to figure this out, he looked at his life through work, pleasure, …
Do I will lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honour – Hippocrates Hippocrates is considered the “Father of Medicine” by many physicians today and throughout history (Watson, 1951, p. 180). As he was reaching the age of his death, Hippocrates reflected on his life and the impact that his methods, teachings, …
The story that I chose from part one of Light from Many Lamps by Lillian Eichler Watson was the one entitled Seneca (p. 8). On top of being a pastor in an international organization I am also a history enthusiast. Therefore when I saw a story from Seneca I immediately jumped all over it! I …