Vitamins for the Heart
by W. & L. Schmidt || Sam Lucerno || John London Happy, happy Christmas! This is the special day, the special Baby, the special Man, the special event, the special love that binds us together. What we celebrate at Christmas is a love so monumental that it encircles all mankind, and can be expressed in any language, by anyone and to anyone. Sending Jesus down to earth was expression of God’s love for human kind. It is a love so intimate that it understands each person’s unique and deepest heart cry and provides the perfect personalized solutions, because that love knows and understands us better than we understand ourselves. Giving can be so simple. All we need to do is keep our eyes open to the needs of others. – L. Schmidt Christmas Gifts As we approach the celebration of Christ’s birth, let us remember the three wise men, kings…
TEDx Talk with Wolfgang Schmidt: You can find the complete TED Talk here as video on YouTube. The TEDx Talk was not commissioned by Aktive Direkt Hilfe e. V. but in private responsibility of the author Wolfgang Schmidt (Second Board of Aktive Direkt Hilfe e. V.). The political statements contained in this publication are personal views of the author, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the association. Although Aktive Direkt Hilfe e. V. dissociated from the political statements contained, the publication is presented in full on this website due to the high degree of compliance with the convictions of the association. 1. I just came back from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a huge country, with enormous challenges. You may not know much about that situation, but I’m sure you are aware of many other trouble spots in the world. When we look at all these…
A compilation of quotes: Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. – Paul Boese (1923-1976) Without forgiveness, life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation. – Roberto Assagioli (1888–1974) He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. – Author unknown Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were. – Cherie Carter-Scott (b. 1949) Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives. – Lawana Blackwell (b. 1952) The one attitude, which gives rise to hope amidst misunderstanding and ill will, is a forgiving spirit. Where forgiveness becomes the atmosphere, there hope and healing are possible. – C. Neil Strait (1934–2003) Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate.…