Remember the movie Forest Gump line: Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. I experienced the box of chocolates syndrome when I heard that my mother was in the hospital after suffering a minor stroke. This morning, she has also tested positive for COVID. My mother is … More Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
As I write this, the Russian army has advanced into Ukraine. Anyone who watches the news has seen the destruction of Ukrainian cities and people. As terrible as this is, my observations during conflict are very interesting. As a pacifist, this act of destruction appalls me to my very core. Having lived through too many … More Observations During Conflict
Have you ever thought about breathing Spirit? If we and everything around us is manifestations of God/Spirit, we breathe Spirit with every breath we take. The Bible speaks about this in the gospel of John 20:22: “And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” In … More Breathing Spirit
A worried mother raised me. She seemed to worry about everything. I have vivid memories of some of the many things she told me while growing up: Don’t stay out late without friends with you. Don’t walk or drive home at night alone. Don’t go to rock concerts where there are drugs. Don’t …. don’t … More Is Worry a Prayer?
Did you know that we have ‘sacred friends’ that help us learn important lessons in life? But before I explain, let me tell you the backstory. Currently, I am enrolled in a Forgiveness Coaching program. We learn to coach people through forgiveness in their lives to move forward into their true selves. Through my work … More Our Sacred Friends
Yesterday, I was part of a discussion about staying grounded in a chaotic world. It was a good discussion since so many of us are growing weary of dealing with Covid in our lives. We discussed keeping on task by maintaining schedules, lists, and daily practices. Most of us agreed that following scheduled routines was … More Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World
If you want more in your life, learn to love what you have. I thought I understood the concept and applied it to my life. Then came the fire that destroyed our home and belongings. It was then that I really learned to love what I had. This concept does not have anything to do … More Love What You Have
A new year is a time to begin looking at our lives differently. After all we have been through the last year, I know that it helps to find wonder and curiosity towards our future. For me, this realization started with a phone conversation with the Minister whose Center I work for as a virtual … More Living in Wonder and Curiosity
2021 (like 2020) was a challenging year for most of us. We needed the best inspiration from 2021 to deal with the political and health situation … or, at least, I know I did. Posting, reading, and participating in an uplifting group setting was critical to my success in dealing with the last year’s challenges. … More Best Inspiration from 2021
Mindfulness is an important skill to help you move through life with a better perspective. Today, I am sharing ways of learning mindfulness to connect more deeply with life. What is Mindfulness? According to the Mayo Clinic website: Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re … More Learning Mindfulness