-You are not thinking clearly when you refuse to forgive on the grounds that you would not be fair to yourself. -Forgiving is the only way to be fair to yourself. -Getting even is a loser’s game.It is the ultimate frustration because it leaves you with more pain than you got in the first place. … Continue reading Forgiveness →

DON’T Mimic or mock others Hit, punch, pinch, shove, restrain, etc., or threaten to do so Stand up and yell Make faces Name call Get stuck in the past Run away from the issue Say “Forget it…tough…I don’t care… so what..” etc. Get the last word in Have to win Say “always” or “never” Interrupt … Continue reading Fair Fighting Rules →

1) The capacity to feel anger is natural: it is built into our bodies. 2) Anger is a signal that something is wrong. 3) Anger warns others that something is wrong and to be careful. 4) Awareness of anger increases our awareness of ourselves and others. 5) Anger may be needed to survive some dangerous … Continue reading Healthy Aspects of Anger →

Thomas E. Sciolino April 27, 1962 – March 18, 2010 On April 27th, my cousin Tom Sciolino passed away after a terrible fight with brain cancer that lasted well over three years. He was a wonderful, loving and devoted husband, father and friend. Tom was an inspiration to all that knew him and it always … Continue reading A Spiritual Epiphany →

Dave Puls was inspired to write and record a theme song for the Stop Motion Church of Love. LYRICS: It’s the church about finding love It’s the church of at least trying It’s the church of laughter Somedays the church of crying Stop the train Take a picture Slow the pace and stop the motion … Continue reading Theme Song and Lyrics →