Literature Review

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. ~Mark Twain

Sometimes, it’s enough to just be there for someone in need. A quiet presence speaks volumes. A friend who volunteers for Hospice said, “Don’t just do something, sit there." - Julie Smith, in her "Dear grads ..." Commencement Speech

In summer, ice becomes water faster than I can make decisions. - Anonymous

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. ~Jimi Hendrix

At the Summer Solstice, all is green and growing, potential coming into being, the miracle of manifestation painted large on the canvas of awareness. At the Winter Solstice, the wind is cold, trees are bare and all lies in stillness beneath blankets of snow. – Gary Zukav

Juneteenth 2024: If people can be taught to hate, they can be taught to love. But we need to know, you can’t erase history. So, let’s learn from it and be damned sure it doesn’t happen again." — Ms. Opal Lee, Civil Rights Activist, Grandmother of Juneteenth and honorary national co-chair of the Juneteenth Legacy Project

CNAs don't just provide care; they create moments of joy and connection! - Anonymous

The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself. ~Augustine of Hippo

Thursday is the bridge between the hard work of the week and the sweet reward of the weekend. - Anonymous

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people. – Carl Jung

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~ Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. - James Allen

There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. – Leonard Cohen