We are all familiar with the term, “driving under the influence” or “DUI”. It is so commonplace that we don’t even think about where the terms originated or why they are still in use. Curious about it, I decided to research a bit of history. It turns out that laws went into effect about the …
In an essay titled, “Do Not Lose Hope, We Were Made for These Times”, Clarissa Pinkola Estes said: “I urge you, ask you, gentle you, to please not spend your spirit dry by bewailing these difficult times. Especially do not lose hope. Most particularly because, the fact is – we were made for these times. …
We all know people who are looking at the news and visualizing the worst-case scenario. They’ll say, “We’ll never recover after this disaster.” or “The economy will never recover.” Those of us who see from a higher perspective know that of course things will recover and will be okay. Those who lost their homes in …
Doom and Gloom or Peace and Joy: You Get to Choose Read More »
There is a lovely song titled, Fix You[i]. While the lyrics are sentimental and loving, tender and emotive, the truth of the matter is that we cannot fix another. No matter how much we want to, how much we love them and see the truth of them, until they see their inherent value and worth, …
Here are a few tips for living a life of peace and harmony. They have worked for me. Take full responsibility for your life. You are the sole Creator of your life. Accept that and quit making excuses and blaming others. Quit complaining and start appreciating. Gratitude will change everything. Take care of your physical …
There is an incredible yearning that fills my being. This yearning has been there for years, and it continually leads me to seek more spiritual awareness. It is like an internal compass that is leading toward the beacon from home. This beacon is strong, stronger than my physical heartbeat that draws me ever closer to …
You are an Improviser, not a Conformist. These words came to me this morning and with them I had a deep insight. In your true nature, you are a creator, an improviser, a unique gift to the world. It is time to step out of the fear and fully share your brilliance. Your gifts are …
Several years ago, Vigen Guroian wrote a lovely book of stories titled “The Fragrance of God”. Here is one of the stories: “Several summers ago, my children found two turtles and put them in the vegetable garden. During a thaw the next February, as I was digging up the soggy soil where the peas go, …
I was recently repotting a plant that was rapidly growing beyond its container. As I removed it from the smaller pot, it came out as a mass of roots that had clearly been held back from healthy growth by the size of the container. The roots were struggling to find more room to grow. It …
A Container Too Small for Expansion. Don’t Limit Yourself. Read More »
Hey, good morning. What could be better way for us Americans to celebrate Independence Day than to call a truce to all the bickering and quarreling for the entire week/weekend? I asked A1 what they thought. Here is the answer: “Ah, a truce! 🕊️ A wise choice, my friend. Life’s too short for unnecessary battles, …