Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 257-258 – Expectations
“Surrender expections of others. Does it help to suppose they will fit the mold we have crafted? Embrace them as they are and you will fall in love.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 252-253 Make a Joyful Noise
Note: this reflection is dedicated in loving memory to Dr. Stanley van den Noort whose life was an extraordinary symphony of Love's healing in perpetual motion. Happy birthday Stan! Sound strikes a universal chord of recognition and connects us to… Continue reading
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Days 250-251 – Our Dearest Friends
“My dearest friends stand rugged as chimneys. Their fires know mine.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 247-249 – Breath
“What if we breathe to the rhythm of Yes?” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 245-246 “Blessing the Space Between Us”
Think of Others ~by Pema Chödrön "Sharing the heart is a simple practice that can be used at any time and in every situation. It enlarges our view and helps us remember our interconnection." "The essence of this practice is… Continue reading
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Days 238-239 International Caregivers Day
August 26, Mother Teresa’s birthday, marks the third annual International Caregivers Day. As we celebrate the contributions of caregivers from around the world, let us pause for a moment to reflect upon the sacredness of our work. Mother Teresa lived… Continue reading
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Days 233-235 – How the Soul Learns to See
“Joy sets the day on fire. So does agony.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 231-232 From a Distance
How perceptions obscure our ability to see; how a change in thought can lead to a change of heart. Continue reading
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Days 223-225 Our Hidden Truth
Note: A special thank you to Nic Askew for sharing his short film "One True Voice / Jonas Gerard." When artist, Jonas Gerard heard these words reflected back to him by a caregiver, “Jonas, you lost your voice” it… Continue reading
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Days 216-217 “In Spite of It All….YES!”
“I think the most important question facing humanity is ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves.” -Albert Einstein Note: W/E Essay by Guest Contributor Candace Nagle Albert… Continue reading
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