Vacation Who doesn't love a vacation? The image of my toes in the sand, a cool drink in my hand...ahhh...heaven. When I was younger my definition of vacation was narrow, including only the traditional meaning of the word--"a period of time that a person spends away from home, school, or business usually in order to relax or… Continue reading “V” is for…
Tag: Peace
“U” is for…
Understand There's a common saying that says in order to love others, you must love yourself. I go back and forth on that one and think there's more than one way to look at that. I do believe, however, that before I can understand the world around me, I must understand my place in the… Continue reading “U” is for…
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S.P.E.A.K. This past Saturday I participated in an event near and dear to my heart. The Youth Commission in my city hosts a S.P.E.A.K. (Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and Knowledge) week each year and one of the events is a 5K walk, which was Saturday. Having been touched--and devastated--by suicide with a friend several years ago… Continue reading “S” is for…
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I created a new page on my blog for those wishing to participate, to write prayer requests, for me and anyone who reads the page. If you want to request prayer for someone you know who's going through a difficult time, emotionally or physically, or would like to request prayer for yourself, it's an open place to ask. "For where… Continue reading “P” is for…
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I try to live life openly. Open-minded. To new ideas. To those whose opinions are on the opposite end of the spectrum than mine. To an alternate, unfamiliar way to reach an end to something. Open to new experiences, and revisiting old. Open to change. Open to accepting the unacceptable, loving the unlovable. I try to… Continue reading “O” is for…
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Namaste is a form of respect, often said as a customary greeting when coming together or a farewell upon parting, commonly used by the people in South Asia, as well as in the Yoga community. Just saying the word brings me peace. Aadil Palkhivala's explained it well in Yoga Journal: "The gesture Namaste represents the belief… Continue reading “N” is for…
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My Top Ten: 10.) Always follow the golden rule--Treat others as you would like to be treated. 9.) Be what you want to be, not what someone else wants you to be. 8.) It's okay to hate the sin, but love the sinner. We are all, every one of us, sinners. 7.) True happiness isn't… Continue reading “L” is for…
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I read a post yesterday on a blog I follow, In Her Words Avenue, and it reminded me of an incident that happened several years ago that, each time I think of it, reminds me never to underestimate the power of kindness. Its ripple effect travels endlessly. When my grandfather was lying in a hospital bed, the angel… Continue reading “K” is for…
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The Journey Remember when you were a kid and road trips seemed to last forever? I used to sound like a broken record as I asked my parents "How much longer 'till we're therrrre?" Complete with all the drama I could muster. And as the years passed, I eagerly awaited each milestone. "I can't wait 'till… Continue reading “J” is for…
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I was so grateful to stumble upon the website Insecure Writers Support Group. Realizing I wasn't the only insecure writer on earth was such a relief. Somehow, knowing I'm not alone in the sea of insecurity helps rid me of the albatross that at times makes me feel like a fraud, certain that everyone else is… Continue reading “I” is for…
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