Why Are We Here?

I’ve pondered the meaning of life since I was a young girl. I remember being outside in the countryside on a moonless night when I was eight. Looking up at the countless bright stars in the dark sky, I felt full to bursting with a fierce longing to comprehend the vastness of the universe and the meaning of life. I found my father and with great hope asked, “Daddy, why are we here?”

Myra GoodmanFebruary 16, 2024Pause to Ponder, Words of Wisdom, Featured Teachers, David Whyte, Howard Sasportas

Breaking Promises

Recently, David Whyte’s powerful poem, “To Break a Promise,” has inspired me to deeply ponder the nature of commitments. In a world that is constantly changing, is it always dishonorable to break a promise? When must we remain steadfast, and when should we muster the bravery, humility and fortitude to leave it behind?

Myra GoodmanJune 23, 2023Recommended Books, David Whyte