With Christmas coming next week, I have so many Christmas memories swirling around in my head. I am remembering the past Christmases when my kids were young. I enjoyed the time we spent decorating and baking. How excited they were on Christmas morning to find an array of gifts waiting for them under the tree. … More Christmas Memories, 2025
In a world of turmoil, it is a daily challenge to live in the world but not be part of the messiness of it. Or maintaining a spiritual life within despite the chaos around us. I am fortunate! Although I live in an area where I can’t always connect with like-minded spiritual people, I have … More Maintaining a Spiritual Life
I grew up learning that we don’t mix politics with religion. As I grew older, I found it was more important that, whatever our personal views, we express love to others. In other words, if the state of the world, the politics of a country, or the thoughts of society are based and shared in … More Express Love to Others
Despite the busyness of the season, I wanted to stop and reflect on practicing gratitude after Thanksgiving. Most of us remember all that we are grateful for on Thanksgiving, but what about the rest of the year? According to AI, Gratitude is the feeling of thankfulness for the good things in life, and it can … More Practicing Gratitude After Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I thought it would be appropriate to share some special Thanksgiving inspiration, thoughts, and blessings. To me, Thanksgiving is a reminder that no matter how challenging life is, there is always something to be thankful for. Without expressing gratitude for the goodness of life, how do we get past … More Thanksgiving Inspiration
Last week, I talked about letting go and walking away. As I worked through this process, I realized I needed to start with non-judgment before I could successfully let go. My first instinct when I am in conflict is to blame someone, which can be me or the other person. Blame requires judgment. But when … More Non-Judgment
This past week, my thinking was challenged by the circumstances I found myself experiencing. Thankfully, I was able to expand my perspective by not reacting when it was truly best to let it go and move on. In an era of tablets, laptops, computers and cell phones, I believe we have become less able to … More Let it Go and Move On
We often discuss grace in various circumstances and situations, but what exactly is Divine Grace, and how does it impact our lives? As a child, the first time I recall hearing about grace was through the Catholic prayer, “Hail Mary, full of grace …” Of course, I had no idea what that meant, but I … More Divine Grace
Honestly, I don’t know if rest is an attribute of God, but peace definitely is! I am writing about this because I am not feeling my best today, mostly because I am doing too much and have lost my peace! This reminds me of my father. He was a Type A personality. Or, as his … More Rest is an Attribute of God
Last Sunday, I was intrigued by the version of the Lord’s Prayer shared by Rev. David Robinson at CSL Olympia. Personally, I have never entertained any other version than the one I learned as a child: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name …” During my Catholic upbringing, I remember rattling off … More The Lord’s Prayer Revisted