David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Happy

1. Be happy2. Make your time count3. There is still more time to make sure that things count4. Understand the event that happens5. Local energy is tough
21. Adaptability

Those who adapt themselveswill be preserved until the end. That which bends can be straightened.That which is empty can be filled.That which is worn away can be renewed. The Sage embraces simplicity.Not being ostentations, the Sage shines.Not being egotistic, the Sage is praised.Not being vain, the Sage is estemmed.Not being haughty, the Sage is honored.…
Direction

1. Take Direction2. Do not be sarcastic3. Fulfill your destiny4. Do what you are paid to do5. Know the difference between surrender and submission6. Exercise routine is routine
Elder Herman of Mt. Athos

Humility is the only thing we need; one can still fall having virtues other than humility — but with humility one does not fall.
William James – Varieties of Religious Experience

This may be the greatest book ever written.
Surah LI 20-21

And in the earth there are signs for those who are sure and in your own souls too, will you not there see.
Surah LI 5

What you are threatened with is most surely true.
St. Benedict

We believe that the divine presence is everywhere and that “the eyes of the Lord are looking on the good and the evil in every place.” But we should believe this especially without any doubt when we are assisting at the Work of God. To that end let us be mindful always of the Prophet’s…
Chili, Tortilla, Apple, & Water

This was a can of Chili that Lisa had just brought home from the store–she is doing weight watchers and she told me this was 5 points. The tortilla used spray butter and garlic powder. I ate the apple later with cold coffee.
Ratatouille, Garlic Bread, Pear, & Flat Diet Coke

For this lunch I finished off the Ratatouille that Jack, Kate, Lisa, and I had made after watching the recent Pixar film. The Garlic toast was made with a lot of SmartChoices butter–not the spray stuff Lisa likes me to use–Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt, Pepper. I used the bread to soak up the Ratatouille sauce…