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Someday at Christmas

I won’t preach, because people who know me personally will tell you I can get quite wound up when I get started. But most of you who follow Espirational know that I believe with all my heart that the world depicited in this beautiful Stevie Wonder song can be “in time for you and me”Continue reading “Someday at Christmas”

Doing Good and Being Compassionate

“Jesus did not spend a great deal of time discoursing about the trinity or original sin or the incarnation,which have preoccupied later Christians. He went around doing good and being compassionate.” — Karen Armstrong

Hope is Here

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” —Desmond Tutu The world seeks hope, but hope is here.

What are we Waiting For?

Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. I did not grow up in a tradition that observed advent, but I did later attend churches that did. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the birth of Jesus. It may be seen as a time of preparation, repentance and fasting. Candles are lit each weekContinue reading “What are we Waiting For?”

Gifts from the Universe

This is American Thanksgiving day. It is a day when many feel anything but thankful. The pressures of the uncoming holiday season can start to set in. Sometimes family gatherings are not pleasant. We can begin to descend into a season of holiday doom and gloom. But recently a lesson came to me. There isContinue reading “Gifts from the Universe”

The Annual Thanksgiving Flash Mob

It has been tradition for me to post a video (usually a flash mob) on the Wednesday before American Thanksgiving. Over the years these have usually been light and entertaining to give people a break from holiday preparations. This year I have chosen a flash mob performing a song that has become an anthem ofContinue reading “The Annual Thanksgiving Flash Mob”

Gratitude can Transform

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward Gratitude is powerful. It can transform the average and ordinary into blessings. Remember you are what you think as you fill your thoughts with gratitude. Today is the last day to get a freeContinue reading “Gratitude can Transform”

Holiday Meal Ideas from Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday

I am reposting an oldie but goodie with holiday food ideas. If you need ideas for healthy holiday meal idea that are also gluten free as well as tasty this will get you started. If you want the full recipes as well as more food and general celebration ideas my book Have Yourself a HealthyContinue reading “Holiday Meal Ideas from Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday”

Give Thanks

“When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” —Tecumseh How often to we take the basic, everyday good gifts and blessings of God for granted? We don’t have to look far toContinue reading “Give Thanks”