Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 232-236 – A Life-Changing Question
“In this world/ we walk on the roof of hell/ gazing at flowers.” Might you illuminate the shadows in another’s life today & paint light into both your hearts? Continue reading
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Days 230-231 Turning Our Time on Earth into Gold
Earth into Gold O You who change earth into gold.And out of other earth made the father of humankind,Change my mistakes and forgetfulness into knowledgeJalil al-Din Rumi (1207-1273, Persia) It is easy it is to find fault with others, to… Continue reading
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Days 224-229 – The Rise & Fall & Rise of Hope
When “the world is too much for us” a caregiver’s kindness raises hope. Continue reading
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Days 222-223 Enlightened Caregiving!
Note: Special guest reflection offered by Terry Chapman: I’m sure you’ve seen the short video that urges you, at the time of an airplane oxygen problem, to put on your mask first—then help your child or other needy person. This… Continue reading
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Days 217-221 – The Shallow End of the Pool
Every pioneer trades safety for greater goals. A fraction succeed. Even the successful are often anonymous. We owe all our gratitude for improving the quality of our lives as well as for sometimes saving them. Continue reading
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Days 215-216 A Holy Chalice
When I think of peace I think of a world where people are no longer brutalized on account of such accidents such as birth as sex, race religion, or nationality. For me, peace is a way of structuring human relationships… Continue reading
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Days 210-214 – I love you even though…
It is easy to love you when you are kind & not when you are stern. It’s simple to love your wit & complex to comprehend your self-pity.I don’t like your anger, do like your apologies, don’t like you calling… Continue reading
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Days 208-209 Rest In God
Throughout antiquity hummingbirds have stirred the imagination with legends and folklore that are steeped in meaning and wonder. Images of these delicate winged beings are seen as healers and the bearers of love, good luck and joy in the Native… Continue reading
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Days 201-202 Sometimes Even the Moon Needs to Rest
One of the goals of the JSW is to offer a space for respite for caregivers who may visit for a momentary pause of reflection. I offer this blessing in a spirit of hospitality & gratitude to you for your… Continue reading
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Days 193-194 You Tell Me…
We’ve all heard the riddles, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Still, I was startled to encounter a rooster actually walking across a four-lane road. I watched with trepidation mixed with awe. Perhaps because it was a Sunday afternoon,… Continue reading
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