Author Archives: Espirational

Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing

For many, the holiday season is a time to focus on serving others.  So how does COVID-19 change that?  How can we still be of service during this unprecedented time? First, we need to remember there are always people in need of help, not only during the holidays.  This is especially important this year.  TheseContinue reading “Being of Service in the Age of Social Distancing”

The power of celebration

  “People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained. Celebration is an active state, an act of expressing reverence or appreciation. To be entertained is a passive state–it is to receive pleasure afforded by an amusing act or a spectacle… Celebration is aContinue reading “The power of celebration”

In Celebration of the first night of Hanukkah

   “Just as Hanukkah candles are lighted one by one from a single flame, so the tale of the miracle is passed from one man to another, from one house to another, and to the whole House of Israel throughout the generations.”   – Judah Leon Magnes

Making and Sending Holiday Cards

Shown above is original fabric art by Rogene A. Robbins (c)2019 available at Espirational.com in the gallery. ——————————————————————-   When was the last time you sent out holiday cards?  When was the last time you actually made those cards yourself? I love to get cards, but when someone makes a card or adds an extraContinue reading “Making and Sending Holiday Cards”

Ideas for virtual holiday gatherings

I know people are wanting to get together with friends and family for the holidays.  However COVID-19 has complicated things, hasn’t it? The first thing we need to consider is how to celebrate safely.  The lives and health of not only our friends, family, and neighbors but also those we may not even know areContinue reading “Ideas for virtual holiday gatherings”