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I am a perennial optimist
I Am Becoming the Me I Was Born To Be
As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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Architects of Change
We are meant to be Architects of Change. We each want something for this world, don’t we? This is part of finding your path and your life’s purpose. What does your soul long for and how do you connect that … Continue reading
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Begin Each Day With a Grateful Heart
I don’t know about you, but in my life I have always gleaned wisdom from those around me. My faith in God and my desire to live a life that He wants underlies it all. Sometimes i notice things i … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, hope, teachers and friends, wisdom from elders
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H2O therapy
Anyone else feel de-stressed around water? Yesterday afternoon, I headed to our community pool and went for a quick swim. Being in the water works like a charm for me. My favorite, of course,is the ocean. But, a river, lake, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life and Issues, God, Nature, optimism, stress
Tagged beach therapy, relaxation, stress
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Stay in grace
Good morning! Here we are at the start of a new week. I was thinking about direction for this week, as I had my morning coffee and watched the birds in my yard.. Does watching nature calm you?youth? Need calm … Continue reading
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Tagged faith; grace; hope
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Not just a chore: a chance for gratitude
I hope your Thursday goes well. What is on your mind and heart today?Are you filled with wonder at God’s creation? When I hear the birds singing in the trees in my yard and see the sunny sky, I try … Continue reading
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Tagged cascade of thankfulness, chore, gratitude
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What will you plant in your soul
“Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul”. ~ Thomas Merton Our days are filled with a series of moments and hours. Sometimes they fly by, sometimes they move slowly, and sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Friendship, God, inspiration, Joy, Optimism, prayer
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“If you don’t climb the mountain, you can’t see the view.”
I lift my eyes to the mountains from whence cometh my help Harvey Mackay wrote “If you don’t climb the mountain, you can’t see the view.” Phoenix is completely surrounded by mountains. So as I drive about on any given … Continue reading
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Tagged facing challenges, Faith, hope, Life, nature, Optimism
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We’re after the same rainbow’s end…
The classic song Moon River says “Two drifters, off to see the world There’s such a lot of world to see. We’re after the same rainbow’s end, waiting, round the bend, my Huckleberry Friend, Moon River, and me”. I never cared for the … Continue reading
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Tagged butterfly, caterpillar, huckleberry friend, moon river, rainbows
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Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush
Here is an article that I came across today. I hope it brightens your day. So many times I have reminded myself and others that each day is a gift, and there is a bright side to our situations. Sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, God, inspiration, Life, Optimism, prayer
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