“It seems that many of us have the goal of making other people conform to our desires and expectations, whether or not we would admit to such a thing. We see this especially in parents who get upset because their… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“just for today, i'll do something nice for someone who's not expecting it. .” — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we mistake patience for weakness, but the patient person often realizes that it's much more important for another person to discover his or her own gifts and shortcomings--the patient person doesn't feel a need to "fix" other people, and sometimes will let certain things slide until the other person recognizes the problems. Patient parents often let their kids make… — Tom Walsh Copy Share
“We must trust that what we're doing has a purpose. We must realize that we're not here to make kids conform or perform, but… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“just for today, i'll try to maintain a positive perspective, no matter what the situation. . .” — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“When we separate ourselves from the rest of the world, the world becomes a lonely and difficult place to live in. When we see ourselves as completely separate, we cannot call upon the power and strength that comes from unity, from being part of a greater whole. In today's world, we buy into the lie that if we do see… — Tom Walsh Copy Share
“This need to be right has put a huge burden on me, one that I never deserved to have to carry. Part of it,… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“Am I corrupted if I believe that the people who think alike are more admirable and estimable than those who think for themselves? If… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
Humor results when society says you can't scratch certain things in public, but they itch in public. — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“Some people search out solitude without even thinking that they need to do so--it's an innate urge with them, something that they do as… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“Saying a prayer can be as simple as thinking positive thoughts about someone—it’s not an act that needs to be tied to any particular… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
“The simple truth is that love is a part of who we are, not something that others "give" to us if we're worthy of… — Tom Walsh Copy Share Image
