Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 109-110 THE ESSENTIALS
This essay title reminds me of an FBI TV show from the 60’s with the dramatic music striking out the chords, Dun, dah dun Dah, “THE ESSENTIALS.” Rather than solving real FBI case files scientists are working to find the… Continue reading
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Days: 101-102 What Does It Mean To Wash Another’s Feet?
During Holy week, what comes to mind is the powerful, yet humble gesture of Jesus washing the disciple’s feet. In reflecting on the spiritual meaning of this act, what resonates deeply are thoughts based on a homily given by the… Continue reading
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Days 95-96 Just For A Moment
Dear Love. Please help me to rest. I place my list of things to do in your hands. Just for one moment. I let it go. I place my thoughts about how things should be different in your hands, Just… Continue reading
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Days 88-89 Fields of Compassion
In recent years our planet has increasingly been strained by destructive fires, floods, earthquakes, poverty and famine. This has led to millions of people fleeing their homes to escape conditions incompatible with life, including war, bloodshed and torture. In unprecedented… Continue reading
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Days 80-81 Something Beautiful
"In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart" ~Blaise Pascal May the nourishment of the earth be yours,May the clarity of light be yours,May the fluency of the ocean be yours,May the protection of the ancestors be yours. And… Continue reading
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Days 75-79 Why BSW-Grapevine Medical Center is Golden
As this essay is published (March 16, 2020) COVID-19 crisis is omnipresent. One hospital you can count on to deliver loving care is Baylor Scott & White’s Grapevine Medical Center. And one leader I would hire to run Riverside Methodist… Continue reading
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Days 73-74 – Find Ways To Be
"When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom…" Anonymous PrayerShared from one heart to another Liz Sorensen Wessel Continue reading
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Days 67-68 The Five Chairs: Non Violent Communication by Louise Evans
Life enriching, non-violent or compassionate communication is based on the teachings of the late Marshall Rosenberg PhD. As the founder of the Center for Non-violent Communication, Rosenberg dedicated his life to fostering peace world-wide. Human beings have a natural capacity… Continue reading
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Days 60-61 An Inward Journey
The season of Lent is an invitation to embark on an inward journey of reflection within the inner sanctuary of one's heart. A time for open receptivity, of quieting the mind to listen without judgement or the need to fix.… Continue reading
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Days 55-59 – Peaceful Pictures
I hope this image brings you moments of peace as you allow this palette of colors & array of shapes to soften the rough edges of your day. Continue reading
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