Category: spirituality
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a thanksgiving gift
My Symphony Author: William Henry ChanningIllustrator: Mary Engelbreit (This little book sits on my piano) To live content with small means.To seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion.To be worthy not respectable, and wealthy not rich.To study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars, birds,…
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a little prayer
(text to my friend) Life is rather rocky, surely different from what I had planned or anticipated, but I was raised to not complain, learn life’s lessons and keep moving on. To the day when evil is removed and we can see each other as God intended, through the love of His Son, Jesus. May…
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and more peace
(one of my favorites, although I haven’t found a rendition I like enough to share) There will be peace in the valley for me some dayThere will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I prayNo more sorrow or sadness or trouble will there beThere will be peace in the valley for me…
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more peace
Ever since visiting Assisi, Italy, I have been fascinated with the life and writings of St. Francis of Assisi, venerated for his love and blessing of animals, in addition to his devotion to bringing peace. Here is his most beautiful prayer. May peace surround all of you today and throughout the coming week. Lord, make…
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peace & healing
(A morning prayer from one of my exercising texting buddies. We all have various physical limitations, and have adopted the motto, “With joy in my heart.”) Here is a prayer to bring about healing to your damaged heart. Pray for peace for those who have destroyed my peace.Grant love to those who have refused me…
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the one-word rule
This morning, on my patio, having replaced several of my plants that didn’t survive the summer, I sit quietly, contemplating family and confusing current events, I open my special journal, which I started in January (link). As an alternative to making resolutions, which nobody keeps, it was suggested that I pick one word to focus…
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uncertainty principle
I’m in reflective mode today, on my patio, among my plants, pondering my life choices. Now giving thanks to Heisenberg and his thought experiment for developing the uncertainty principle, which is shaking me out of this malaise. Very basically stated, from initial conditions, there is a limit to the accuracy with which one can predict…
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happy monday
Last week was a bit difficult for me. In writing my other blog, I dredged up memories I thought I had processed and moved forward from. As I typed out my family experiences growing up, and the clinical applications of addictive families, I was surprised at becoming so emotional. Allowing my mind to wander among…
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3 am
For fellow 3 am waker-uppers. I have discover waking up at 3 a.m. is not uncommon and has been thoroughly investigated (google is the absolute truth for successive generations and I am learning to comply) Here are some possibilities to consider: – You are cycling from deep sleep to lighter sleep – Finally, less noise,…
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