We have probably all experienced this at one time or another. You wash a window and stand back, admiring the shine. Then, later that day, you look at the window again and are taken aback by the smudges you now see. Streaks are crossing what you thought were clean windows. Of course, the smears didn’t just [...]
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You are the window
June 22, 2010Find your mud puddle and dance!
June 13, 2010Kids: They dance before they learn there is anything that isn’t music. - William Stafford When was the last time you watched a child play in the rain? For that matter, if you’re a parent, when was the last time you allowed your child to play in the rain, jumping through the puddles? Taking it one step [...]
It’s simple. It’s powerful. It’s life.
April 27, 2010In the back of our house, we have a three-sided, covered porch. It’s a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy the yard, sheltered from the sun and rain. We can listen to music out there, or sit and read, or just enjoy each other’s company – or, even some solitude. There are wicker chairs with big [...]
One very smart little boy
March 14, 2010Imagine if all of us saw the world through the eyes of a child. Especially the very smart seven year old little boy I sat next to yesterday. I attended an Ohio High School Division I District Championship game on Saturday. Westerville Central High School was playing Northland High School out of Columbus. Northland is the #1 team [...]
A lesson from Sister Mary Judith
February 10, 2010Yesterday’s Oprah featured an interview with a group of nuns from the Dominican Sisters of Mary convent in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I found the conversation with the nuns on the show, and film clips from Lisa Ling’s visit and overnight stay at the convent, to be quite fascinating. Snippets of their daily life were shared, such as 5:30 [...]
Overcome and shine!
February 6, 2010“A little bit of nervousness, a little bit of butterflies is kind of what gives you that edge.” -Drew Brees “If you have stage fright, it never goes away. But then I wonder: is the key to that magical performance because of the fear? ” -Stevie Nicks I like to think that I’m a pretty good [...]
The Optimist’s Creed
January 29, 2010Imagine the possibility of a life lived being fully present to positivity! The Optimist’s Creed may help get you there. A creed is a statement of belief. We see this word most often in conjunction with religious beliefs, i.e., the Apostles Creed in Christianity or the Shahadah in Islam. However, it can really be a statement of [...]
What is peace?
January 14, 2010This magnet is on my bulletin board at work. Are you being fully present to peace? Check back tomorrow for some reflections on finding personal peace.
Sunday Service: Simple Kindness
December 20, 2009Every Sunday for most of this year, I have featured an opportunity to serve others. These “Sunday Service” posts provided information on local, national and international charities; some required donations of time, some donations of used goods, some donations of money. As we approach Christmas, I thought I would take a slightly different approach and talk about [...]
World AIDS Day
December 1, 2009Be aware. Care. For information, click HERE to go to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, or click HERE for the World Health Organization site, or click HERE for the Centers for Disease Control. All three sites have numerous links to click through and research. Take the time to be aware. Take the time to care.
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