Wind and Courage

Wind and courage, both powerful forces, neither of which can actually be seen. Wind is a force of nature that can move seemingly unmovable objects. Courage is a force inside of us that can help us overcome what seems the impossible. When the winds of turmoil blow around you stand with courage, the storms will pass and you will still be standing tall.

Spiritual Walking: Find Your Joy

Spiritual Walking: Find Your Joy: What inspires you? We all have different things that make us smile and feel at one with the Divine. When we do not regularly take time to en...

Spiritual Walking: Even a Weed Can Be Beautiful

Spiritual Walking: Even a Weed Can Be Beautiful: Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up to the standards of society? Are you uncomfortable around large crowds? I often feel like I’m the...

Spiritual Walking: Stand Out

Spiritual Walking: Stand Out: Be yourself no matter where you are. Stand out from the crowd by being YOU!

Stand Out

Be yourself no matter where you are. Stand out from the crowd by being YOU!

Finding Inner Peace in Times of Change

Letting go and moving on toward the greater plans awaiting us isn’t always easy to do. If you have been accustomed to doing the same thing or being in the same place for years on end and haven’t had much happen in your life to change your routine; then a major life changing event can be overwhelming. An anxious heart and mind can freeze you right in your tracks. We know God is with us but we cannot literally see Him there so our human nature allows doubt to creep in and make us weak. You may be praying earnestly and trying to adjust to the changes with grace and peace and still feel like the world is crashing in. Sometimes prayer can be silent and in that silent prayer where you allow the whispers of Heaven to calm your soul are often the moments when you find your strength and sense of balance and you can move forth. Pause, take a deep breath and let your soul do the praying. You will be amazed at the calmness that engulfs you.

Veteran's Day

Today is Veteran's Day, while I was walking and enjoying my morning I was thinking about my Son being in the Air Force. The entire time he has served our Country has been a war time. Thankfully he has not been deployed in harms way, I am grateful for that, but I know many others that have. I have to admit I've always respected our military men and women but I never fully grasp the full impact of their service until my Son joined the military. This isn't a life for everyone. Families are often separated by many miles and even oceans, sometimes for years at a time. Sons, daughters, husbands, wives, mother's and father's are separated and loved ones placed in harms way. It is very hard on the families and on the person serving; much harder than anyone can know if they have not experienced it. So when you are going about your day today enjoying your freedom please remember all those that selflessly gave up their lives, gave up their time with families and friends, have left their homes and embarked on a journey that is often fraught with peril. We the people living in this Country owe them a sincere debt of gratitude. Thank you to all who have served and are serving today. May God truly bless you. The attached photo is of my military family and I am very proud of them.

Even a Weed Can Be Beautiful

Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up to the standards of society? Are you uncomfortable around large crowds? I often feel like I’m the most unattractive person in the room or that I am the least interesting so I just shrink off into a corner to avoid having to have a conversation. During my daily walks I’ve been taking random photos of nature. This photo is a dandelion I noticed while walking. It is Autumn here and most flowers are faded and going to seed. This dandelion is in full bloom and just glowing in the Autumn sun. I got down on the ground right in front of it to snap this shot and as you can see, “even a weed can be beautiful if looked at from the right angle.” Bloom where you are planted and let your beauty shine!

Find Your Joy

What inspires you? We all have different things that make us smile and feel at one with the Divine. When we do not regularly take time to enjoy the things that bring a smile to our face and calm our souls we become less than who we were meant to be. I have always loved taking photos. I am not a professional photographer, I just snap shots of what catches my eye. This is becoming even more of a hobby for me as I have started walking every day for exercise of the body and mind. Nature inspires me. I had become so depressed and discouraged by the events of the past few years that I had stopped allowing my soul to be refreshed. I had forgotten that I can be of no use to anyone if I do not take the time to refresh my soul and body.  It is essential to your well being to take at least a few moments every day to refresh yourself. Find something that makes you feel alive and positive, even if for just a few minutes. You will find that it makes a big difference in how you face the challenges of daily life and even the major events that happen to all of us. Don’t let your soul wilt. Find your joy!