"At the level of Oneness , all things always conspire to the Greater Good"
A couple of days ago, my son got a water balloon kit and wanted to run right outside and see how it worked. I let him, thankful for a few seconds of quiet. He was done ten minutes later, but argued with me about making sure the water spigot was turned off. You see his younger sister had easily figured out how to undo the slide locking mechanism on it, and had flooded the yard and thus the basement … [Read more...]
It is safe to say that we have all had a moment when someone has shared an experience with us and ended the conversation with, “You just don’t understand!” I’ve said those words many times usually while crying hysterically or screaming like a wounded hyena. I offer that it is all perfectly natural behavior until we become enlightened. After that, dramatic behavior is just entertainment … [Read more...]
We have all grown up hearing fairy tales about happiness and living "happily ever after," but being happy is not a magical formula that just happens to us; it is something we choose. Everyone makes the conscious choice each day whether to be happy or not be happy. Many people have a difficult time describing how the emotion of happiness makes them feel, while most everyone can describe what … [Read more...]
Inspiration comes from deep inside of our being. When we draw from that well we take a piece of ourselves and share it with others. In turn, our inspiration serves to inspire others. The culmination of events in our lives serves to add to or take away from that well. We can be inspired by negative and positive events, empathy of others, and joy that fills us and begs … [Read more...]
For people out there who feel they don't have a creative bone in their body, they miss out on what inspiration feels like. They wonder how a writer writes, an artist creates, a dancer can be so dedicated, and anyone in the arts can do what they do. Inspiration, when it comes, is the most divine feeling, literally, and nothing compares to it. In the midst of inspiration is … [Read more...]
In life we all face challenges. Sometimes these challenges are mundane ones that are done every day such as going to a job, or going on a trip to buy groceries. Nothing really inspiring about these tasks when compared to some of the things that others are called upon to do in the performance of their given professions. Of course we’re all aware of the heroics of local law enforcement and … [Read more...]
Growing up in the eighties meant we were influenced by the sub culture themes of money, fame, live fast and die young, and the one who dies with the most toys wins. That is certainly true for many young Hollywood actors and singers of that era, as they have since passed on as soon as the nineties hit. Was it worth it to live like that? Is money really everything and can it … [Read more...]
As a young writer, I did not have the confidence in myself to forge ahead in the career I had chosen as a journalist. As a single mother of two boys, I found myself less than 30 years old, halfway through college with no skills and needing a job to pay the bills. But I had a desire to be something that I had never been before – successful in a career that would support my … [Read more...]
We live in a crazy world. The stress from work and family can sometimes be draining. It affects our health and our attitude towards others. We begin to doubt ourselves and wonder if we are doing everything we should be. Stress is a part of life and it can be a great motivator. We all have obligations and responsibilities. It's up to us to do the best we can to fulfill them. … [Read more...]
July 24, 2010. Life in a Day, was compiled under the direction of Kevin Macdonald. Combining over 4500 hours of footage shot around the world over the course of one day, Macdonald was able to create a video log of events. A day in the life of planet earth. Over 80,000 submissions sent in from photographers in 192 different countries were used to create a 90-minute video that spanned one 24-hour … [Read more...]
America's National Parks are home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Majestic mountains create a backdrop that set the stage for the adventures of bear, deer and other wildlife to play out their daily adventures. Streams flow gracefully through meadows and vast plains as clouds pass slowly overhead. These American wonders are protected by the boundaries of our National … [Read more...]
Being a Christian and living your life in a manner that is Christ-like isn’t always easy to do. When situations arise and you feel that you must take a stand and go against the norms of society, harassment may come your way. Yet, the Bible tells us what to do so we can handle this type of harassment. Confuse with Love When you demonstrate love and kindness toward … [Read more...]
For many, the story of Romeo and Juliet is considered the greatest love story. You have two young lovers who are crazy in love with each other and they are being kept apart by their feuding families. Their desire for each other is so great they take their own lives instead of facing a life without the other in it. The story is very touching and grabs at the heart-strings. That is, until you really … [Read more...]
When you step out into the world you are well aware what you look like to those around you. Some of us are paranoid about our hair, or our makeup, even the clothes that we did not get to change before we walked out of our door. Maybe we have a deformity or maybe even are handicapped. Some people let these type of things stop them from doing everyday things in public. What if … [Read more...]
