"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Friday, March 21, 2008

A Conversation with Ann


I spoke with Ann Palizzi at length on the phone this morning. She is doing remarkably well. Notwithstanding all the trauma, the drama, the madness and evil influences thrust into her life, she continues to hold fast to her faith and incomparable spirituality. We talked about how her life is now like one of those distasteful television programs that both of us have always deliberately avoided viewing, in the hopes of avoiding evil. Now, through no misstep of her own, she has been thrust into just such an environment of wickedness. Yet the light still shines in her countenance. She knows that she is reaping the effects of those who are praying in her family's behalf.

Thank you for your prayers.

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