As I was praying for enlightened leadership and a more unified country, after a stressful presidential election, these words came to me: We hear your prayers for peace. Continue to pray daily for unity and peace for all people. Your concerns about this presidential election are valid because it highlights the divisions in the United
In Pursuit of Happiness
Posted by on July 14, 2016 1 Comment
In the United States, the pursuit of happiness is stated as one of our inalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, yet I can’t remember the last time that it was an expressed consideration in developing our government policies.
In contrast, in the Himalayan country of Bhutan, with its predominantly Buddhist culture, the focus of its public policies
Stand Strong
Posted by on June 15, 2016 Leave a Comment
The sun was shining today – a day of warmth, light, promise . . . until the news announced 49 innocent lives lost, 53 more at risk of their health and possible survival – all transformed forever. Life changes in a moment. What we held dear can be gone at the speed of a bullet
Life is Sweet! Tweet! Tweet!
Posted by on February 9, 2016 Leave a Comment
It seems like a lot of tweeting going on in the cyber world. But are you feeling more, or less, connected? Perhaps in our attempt to ‘not miss anything’, we are missing what’s really important – the simple things in life that can give us the greatest joy. Last week my friend and I went
“Where Do They Go?”
Posted by on March 9, 2015 2 Comments
Do you remember the magician’s trick where he puts things into a tall black hat, waves a magic wand, and turns it upside down only to find it empty? Where do all of those scarves and trinkets go? If you ever figure it out, please let me know because I’ve found that my black purse
Is Love For The Birds?
Posted by on February 4, 2015 1 Comment
It was late afternoon as I walked through the deserted garage in my condo complex focused on a handful of mail I had retrieved. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a slight movement on the ground. Becoming very still I saw a morning dove, fragile, yet fearless in his steadfastness. Using my
Let’s light up the New Year with LOVE!
Posted by on December 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
What Will It Take? What will it take for peace and love to prevail so that we can create a different tale? from “playing nice in the sandbox” to open communication and peace talks it’s time to forgive and make reparation for all the times we’ve caused separation How can we live the truth that
Gifts of Love
Posted by on December 21, 2014 1 Comment
Let your hearts be light. The Christmas spirit is alive and well! I had been looking for evidence that giving and goodness are prevalent in a world seemingly dominated by negative news reports. While acts of love and kindness may be easier to spot during the holiday season these glimmers of love and light brighten
Love or Fear? It’s a Choice!
Posted by on November 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
Sometimes in the midst of inexplicable cruelty, the total disregard for life, the senseless killing of innocent people… it’s hard to remember that we have a choice. Do we want to live in love or fear? The shootings in Paris, like so many incomprehensible acts of violence, could easily have shut us down. As we
Jump Start
Posted by on July 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
Why wait? Life is not a dress rehearsal. Quit practicing what you are going to do, and just do it. In one bold stroke you can transform today! – Phillip Markens A little over three years ago, Trudy Paine, who owned a vintage clothing store in a college town in Massachusetts, mentioned to my mom
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