Setting the Tone When I was in either kindergarten or first grade, I learned a simple prayer. For a child attending a Catholic parochial school, prayer was as much a part of my daily school routine as saying the Pledge of Allegiance. This prayer was so simple and easy to remember, that it came home … Continue reading
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‘Tis the Season: Appreciating Each Season in the Moment
With October’s pumpkins faded, Thanksgiving almost one week past, and the festive holiday month of December beginning tomorrow, I am in need of a reminder that it is still autumn. Everywhere I look right now, I see commercial ads depicting winter wonderlands and happy folks bundled up in heavy winter weather gear. But I’m not … Continue reading
Afternoon on a Hill
Afternoon on a Hill By Edna St. Vincent Millay I will be the gladdest thing Under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers And not pick one. I will look at cliffs and clouds With quiet eyes, Watch the wind bow down the grass, And the grass rise. And when lights begin to show … Continue reading
Finding Peace in Your Day
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” (Unknown) I have always liked this quote. While I have to admit that I would like, often, to be … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 8 in an 8 Part Series
“Can Heaven be a place on Earth?” What began as an interesting question became a quest to: 1. learn what people of various faiths and backgrounds believe about Heaven, 2. to learn how we are connected in our needs, hopes, and values, and 3. to find a way to connect these concepts with life in … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 7 in an 8 Part Series
“Can Heaven be a place on Earth?” What began as an interesting question became a quest to: 1. learn what people of various faiths and backgrounds believe about Heaven, 2. to learn how we are connected in our needs, hopes, and values, and 3. to find a way to connect these concepts with life in … Continue reading
Can Heaven Be A Place On Earth? Part 3 in an 8 Part Series
“Can Heaven be a place on Earth?” What began as an interesting question became a quest to: 1. learn what people of various faiths and backgrounds believe about Heaven, 2. to learn how we are connected in our needs, hopes, and values, and 3. to find a way to connect these concepts with life in … Continue reading
Daydream-scapes
Daydreams. They are the perfect mental escape in a busy day. So many possibilities for drama, fantasy, relaxation, excitement, and daring. The medium is the mind and the control is all yours. Create a scenario or an epic tale. Be the hero or the villain. Introduce a cast of characters or go solo. When I … Continue reading
Natural Beauty & The Modern World
Have you ever taken the time to notice all the beauty that exists in our natural world? Like most people in our society, I find myself busily distracted with all the thoughts and motions of daily life in a fast-paced, indoor-lived modern world. Maybe you are like that too. It seems that as our society … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 