I'm reading Jim Collins' book, Good to Great. He talks about the Stockdale Paradox. It's based on Admiral Stockdale who survived 8 brutal years as a prisoner of war. It is this: "Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties, and, at...

Hi guys. Today's Daily Toast is an announcement. We are busy working on the main TLS site. Major improvements are on the way! However, if you aren't a part of our secret Facebook group yet, please email me or message me on facebook. It's a fantastic way to meet other...

I claim that our unity is a reality. It is not a possibility. We are already connected, unified at a deeply fundamental level. What needs our participation and cooperation is the manifestation of this unity. The Lasting Supper, in my opinion, is becoming a place where...

As we become more spiritually independent it is also sometimes necessary to become more outspoken. I remember times in my life where I intentionally kept my mouth shut so as not to cause a stir. No harm done. Then there were times when I intentionally opened my mouth...

There was a children's book we read to our kids when they were young about monsters that lived under the ice in the north. The aboriginal peoples told these stories to keep their children off of the thin ice in warmer seasons. As the children grew older, of course,...