Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 173-174 – Our Hands
So much of what we experience is through touch. A baby discovers the world through tactile feel. A mother’s hands gently gather her baby in to nourish and comfort in the warmth of her arms. A friend extends hands to secure… Continue reading
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Day 169 – The Color of Calm
This Journal passed through its eighth anniversary a week or so ago. I'm not sure whether it is the anniversary or something else that brought a dose of fatigue as I sat down to write to you this week.… Continue reading
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Days 167-168 With Gratitude, On Father’s Day
During the revolutionary war, our founding fathers were a diverse group of brave men who banded together in their quest for freedom. In 1776, Thomas Jefferson crafted these famous and profoundly eloquent words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident,… Continue reading
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Days 162-166 – The Practice of Humility
“The guidance of Love is never pointless. The call of Love is never false. When you live Love, you always succeed.” -Erie Chapman. Continue reading
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Days 160-161 Beauty
This is our purpose; it is why we are here. In the age of innocence,… Continue reading
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Days 155-159 – Keys to Happiness & Moments of Magic
“There is more power in belief than there is in medicine. Both happiness and magic are born from Love. Find Love and you discover both.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 153-154 – “A Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud”
Thank you, Maya A great soul passed from our world this week yet, her glorious Light holds an eternal flame. Maya Angelou, beloved human being, mother and gracious friend of many. Although celebrated for her good works as a… Continue reading
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Days 149-152 – Memories of Now & Times of Persuasion
Humanity is not won with legalistic reasoning. Love cares nothing about winning. -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 146-148 – The Heart Remembers
[*Essay by Liz Sorensen Wessel] Take This Hand On the day when our soldiers took their stand, leaving behind them their life, their love; a voice inside said "this is my wish that you defend my shores till peace returns." … Continue reading
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Days 139-143 – The Shape of Soft
“Today, you can soften life with your hands, your eyes and with the kinder tones in your voice. Today, let Love dance through you in all her wild and gentle beauty.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading