There are many opinions flying now from government leaders, religious and clergy communities, United States citizens and political leaders across our Country and beyond. In addition, there are words, positions, emotional responses and dictates coming from everywhere and many people throughout our Country and other countries. In any emotional issue, one of our first spiritual obligations […]
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because the person suffers deeply within…And his (or her) suffering is spilling over. The person does not need punishment, he (or she) needs help. That’s the message the person is sending.” –Thich Nhat Hanh “…grace is so simple! All it asks of us is to remember to […]
“Father’s.” Happy celebration and honoring day to fathers and father figures. Let’s decide to make our gratitude for fathers every day of the year. The world is a better place because of the guidance and attention father’s give to their children and children they mentor. At dinner this afternoon, I observed our own son looking at […]
“Online Prosperity Café.” When we think of prosperity our mind might fill with needs and wants. Or perhaps our big, immediate and specific need of something, a large bill to pay, a loved one’s peace or our own peace of mind. It could be the perfect job or opportunity we seek for ourselves or another. Our prosperity may […]
There is One Presence, One Power in me and in the world and universe. It is the power of good and of love. If there is meanness in the land, give love, act compassionately. We can smile and give kindness through our facial expression. When we are downhearted, begin giving thanks for the blessings and […]
The end of another school year and the beginning of summer vacations for students, teachers and many. Children may become bored at home. Parents and grandparents could tire of the children off from school. Teachers are due for a well deserved vacation. It is best to stir up patience and creativity inside. Summertime can offer a lighter load […]
We each need people. I heard from a mother today who has an eight year old daughter. The daughter told her mom recently, “I need you mom so please don’t die.” The little girl had tears in her eyes as she spoke to her mom. Certainly, she was concerned about losing her beloved mother. Children […]
“Every act of love is a work of peace, no matter how small.” –Mother Teresa. My husband and I went to the movies yesterday and saw a comedy by Melissa McCarthy. It was an entertaining and humorous film. Today I read a couple of reviews on the motion picture. Interesting, the critics did not like the movie. Good […]
Any day can be one of appreciating each relationship we have had, currently have and hope to have. We are grateful especially today for everyone, each group and person who has contributed to peace and stability in the United States and in every state, territory, tribe, country and community of people. We as gregarious people are thankful for each meaningful relationship for […]
These things out of our normal sight, then by what seems magical, appear. When we see them, it can feel rewarding, astonishing and surprising, sometimes very helpful. There is an invisibility, a depth to life, our personal self, created things and also other humans and life forms. We may sense things there yet out of sight invigorating, knowing there is […]