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August 8, 2020

Days 221-222 “The Greatest Gifts of All”

Throughout history, there have been many spiritual leaders that we can look to for encouragement and inspiration in troubling times. It helps to reflect upon some of these greats now and again. As a child I recall watching "Mister Roger's… Continue reading

August 2, 2020

Days 216-220 – The Truth Tellers & The Rule Breakers

“I was never more hated than when I tried to be honest,” Ralph Ellison wrote. If truth matters why does expressing it often require exceptional courage? We want to be loved, not hated. We want to be praised, not punished.… Continue reading

August 1, 2020

Days 214-215 The Weavers

“So, I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” John Lewis There is no denying that there is great turmoil in our… Continue reading

July 31, 2020

Day 213 – Friday’s Art – An Image of Nurturing

What gardens will you water today with the nurturing love in your heart? "Watering Can" Erie Chapman, 2016 Continue reading

July 26, 2020

Days 209-213 – A Vaccine for Racism?

As science seeks a vaccine for the COVID 19 a parallel crisis begs for a cure. American healthcare needs a vaccine for racism. We need leaders with passions for justice as big as their paychecks. If you wonder what Love looks… Continue reading

July 25, 2020

Days 207-208 Get In Some Good Trouble

I awoke early this morning with sleepy eyes and thoughts of John Lewis and how I might pay tribute to this great man. I searched Netflix to watch the film “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” Accidentally, I clicked on a related… Continue reading

July 19, 2020

Days 202-208 – …When all that is left of me is love…

What better legacy can we leave at our funerals than these words from “Epitaph” by Merrit Malloy: “And when all that is left of me is love; give me away.” Continue reading

July 18, 2020

Days 200-201 An Ascending Angel

In times of grieving our words tend to ring hollow. When a person dies, it is hardest for those who are left behind. Yet, I imagine our loved ones would want us to be happy and go on living.… Continue reading

July 15, 2020

Day 198-199 End of the Week Art Appreciation

Here a poem (including one minute reading) that you can listen to & see as well as read – Art meant to enlighten your life as a caregiver. Continue reading

July 12, 2020

Days 195-199 – The Quiet Heart of Humility

Humility runs so against the grain of western thinking that it requires daily practice to live it, to weave it into living love, to ease closer to peace. Continue reading