“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I know beyond any doubt that finding the light within my soul so many years ago illuminated a pathway to create my…
“We can spend the better part of our lives attempting to construct the perfect personal environment, a kind of bubble that will insulate us against everything that is unpleasant. But sorrow is woven into the very texture of life. Pain, disappointment, depression, illness, bereavement,…
“Our life is but one of the dreams of that more real life, and so it is endless until the last one, the very real life, the life of God.” ~Leo Tolstoy As I continue into the powerful practice of meditation, I am realizing…
“We don’t yet see things clearly. We are squinting in a fog, peering through the mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see all as clearly as God sees us, knowing…
“In this New Year, may your “pipe lines” flow with love instead of getting frozen with low energy vibrations. May you be blessed with the courage to let go of the old, and bring in the new higher vibrations – bringing joy, happiness and…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This time of year, the Midwest can be so beautiful. With the cold that comes in, comes the freshness of the new fallen snow, and the brightness of the nights. The full moon brightens the sky creating moon shadows as it…
“Earth is crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes!” ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning Christians across our planet are preparing again to re-visit a baby’s birth in Bethlehem many centuries ago. A humble…
As Terry so eloquently shared with us last Friday, this time of year is about LOVE. In truth, all of life – every day – is about the power of LOVE. Right now, many of us are busy with the little “jobs” to make…
We are seeing our towns and cities “light up” for the holiday season! The light can’t help bring a smile as we marvel at the beautiful sight when light glows into a dark sky. We add a sprinkling of white fluffy snow to that…
“The distinction between the past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.” ~Albert Einstein I think we all wish that one day, everything will be perfect in our lives. But that is not the way life works. There is no such thing…