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  • Practicing Gratitude

    As she realized what might have been, she grew to be thankful for what was. Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South Yesterday, I was forced to face a regrettable truth. I publish my blog on Word Press. It has a feature allowing one to look up their past posts by topic. Yesterday, I researched the topic…

  • The Friendship of Hugo and Pierre: A Tale of Loyalty and Courage

    No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted. – Aesop Hugo, is thirteen years old. He has lost most of his eyesight and doesn’t hear well. I would describe his demeanor as that of a stubborn, sometimes grouchy, old man. He feels as though he has earned the right to be catered…

  • Small Blessings

    Again and again I tell God I need help, and God says, “Well isn’t that fabulous? Because I need help too. So you go get that old woman over there some water, and I’ll figure out what we’re going to do about your stuff.” – Anne Lamott The vintage record player was a Christmas gift…

  • Finding Calm: Embracing Trust in Uncertain Times

    Trust and let God worry. – Martin Luther Last week, I picked up the mail and was surprised to receive the towel, in this photo, from my friend, Barb. It is by the artist, David Arms. She has a sixth sense about where my mood is. Helped, I suppose by reading my past few posts…

  • Finding Inner Peace: A Reflection on Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Paris

    To be peaceful does not mean being in a place with no troubles, noise or turmoil, but to live in the midst of those things and still feel quiet and calm in your heart. – Author Unknown Some days I sit down to write and the words come with ease. Other days I write and…

  • Religious Beliefs and National Identity: The 4th of July Dilemma

    Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought to be depreciated. I was in hopes that the enlightenment and liberal policy, which has marked the present age, would at least have reconciled Christians…

  • Navigating Aging: Overcoming Limitations and Embracing Happiness

    You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at everything that barks. Winston Churchill Glancing at Facebook, as I drank my morning coffee, I was greeted with a large photo of Rachel Maddow. Written across the image was the message, “Rachel Maddow is dumb.” My first reaction was,”no”. Or “non”, on…

  • Aging Gracefully: Embracing Inner Beauty and Wisdom

    Don’t prioritize your looks my friend, as they won’t last the journey. Your sense of humor though, will only get better with age. Your intuition will grow and expand like a majestic clock of wisdom. your ability to choose your battles, will be fined-tuned to perfection. Your capacity for stillness, for living in the moment,…

  • Rediscovering Wisdom and Serenity

    Stanley Ma Hang Park, Hong Kong “What is the meaning of life? That was all-a simple question; one that tended to close in on one with years, the great revelation had never come. The great revelation perhaps never did come. Instead there were daily little miracles, illuminations, matches struck unexpectedly in the dark…” To the…