I will not play at tug o’ war.
I’d rather play at hug o’ war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Category: compassion, love, understanding
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Helping Others” (Espiritualidad de La Palabra Diaria: “Ayudar a Otros”)
Helping Others I give of my hands and my heart to help those in need. When I see someone going through a difficult time, my first thought is to extend a helping hand. No matter what the need may be, I know that I have something to share with them. I start by centering…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “World Peace” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Paz Mundial”)
World Peace When I choose peace, I make a positive impact on the world. Peace begins with the individual, and I am grateful that at any time, I can tap in to an infinite source of peace, the presence of God within and around me. Regardless of the circumstances in my life or the…
Tips for Easter: A time for renewal & inspiration… (from an older post)
Here are some ideas on how to get inspired during this beautiful time:
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Compassion” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Compasión”)
Compassion I radiate kindness and compassion to the world. Sharing love with others is a commitment I make over and over each day. Even though others may not always treat me with kindness or respect, I cultivate kindness through the way I respond. My thoughts, words, and deeds create a bountiful garden filled with…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Identity” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Identidad”)
Identity I recognize and honor the spiritual identity in all people. Children are asked what they want to be or do as adults. Whether or not I fulfilled the expectation I had of myself as a child, I can now recognize that, with everything I do, I can make a difference in the world…
SPIRITUAL POEMS: “The Silence”
“The Silence” Come, Join me in Silence, It’s the Holy ground of the Beloved. “The beloved”? you say, We are deeply, Purely loved there- Is not that a sign of the Beloved? Compassion is born there Where Pure love meets suffering, Compassion unspoken, yet deeply felt. Jewels are found there; Strength, Hope, Peace, Joy,…
POEMS: (learning from…) “Mother Nature” by Edgar Albert Guest
Ah, what a lesson we may learn From kindly Mother Nature’s ways!
A brief meditation and prayer to start your day
Sitting in a comfortable position, breathe naturally and place the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth, creating an energy circuit. Slowly take deep breaths, focusing on clearing your mind. As the mind slows down, clearing all thoughts, begin visualizing love not only from the mind but the heart making the two…
Words of wisdom to uplift your soul from humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer was a venerable French-German writer, humanitarian, medical missionary, theologian, physician, organist and philosopher. He was the founder of Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon. He is also renowned for being an organist and music scholar. “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by…
Spirituality from Daily Word: “Freedom” (Espiritualidad de la Palabra Diaria: “Libertad”)
Freedom I work and live free in Spirit. Watching children play, I may feel a flash of envy for their seemingly carefree fun. Being an adult comes with responsibilities and limitations. If I examine life from a perspective of spiritual consciousness, I discover a renewed sense of freedom. The work I do is not…
