Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 103-104 – Grant Us the Courage and Bless Our Pilgrim Hearts
A Pilgrim’s Prayer by Sr. Joyce Rupp God of our life, create in us the heart of a pilgrim. There is a part of us that fights letting go. Do not allow us to become so rooted or… Continue reading
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Days 98-102 – Painting in the Dark
“You create your best work “in the dark” because you cannot “see” Love’s energy.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 96-97 Life’s Best Medicine
"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it." – Bill Cosby I read the physical therapists report that… Continue reading
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Days 90-94 – Abstract & Real
We want order. We attach to what we believe is real. Difficult as it may be for some, the truth lies in sublime abstraction. -Erie Chapman “I marveled at the power of his quenchless spirit by which out of his… Continue reading
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Days 88-89 – Love’s Energy
John 1:1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.2 He was present originally with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him;… Continue reading
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Days 83-87 – Hearing Your Soul’s Voice
“Here we are, you and I, walking through time with our lives on the line. What do you see?” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 81-82 – Returning Home to One’s Soul Place
Note: This essay is by guest contributer: Anne Milligan; artist musician, singer and a lovely soul. Martha Herrin Hollis is my maternal great-great grandmother from Alabama, which is one of many mysteries unfolding with the ancestry work. Isn't she grand? … Continue reading
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Days 76-80 – Portals to Peace
“Your deepest wisdom whispers to you that peace without comes from peace within. Where is the portal to this peace?” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 74-75 – Reminiscing or Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
My first car was a Volkswagen bug. I purchased it from a friend “as is” for $30. I was 17 and had just obtained my drivers learning permit. At the time I was living in Vermont, attending high school and working… Continue reading
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Days 69-73 – Why Don’t Caregivers Care for Themselves?
“You must love and care for yourself before you can love another. Love can only flow from love.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading