Espirational

Music for the New Year: Leonard Cohen’s Anthem

This seems an appropriate way to start 2018. Ring every bell that still can ring…

On This New Years Eve we Pray for Peace

The last day of the year as we prepare to welcome in a brand new year full of possibilities always seems like the perfect time to pray for peace. On this New Year’s Eve we pray for peace. First we pray for peace in our own hearts where true peace in the world begins. WeContinue reading “On This New Years Eve we Pray for Peace”

We Govern by Example

“We do not govern simply through laws and by force, but by example — by what we reveal of our basic values in relation to Nature and a resident people.” – John Haines

Many Goals, One Path

“There are many goals but one path – the path of compassion.” ― Amit Ray, Nonviolence: The Transforming Power

Give Light

Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself. –Desiderius Erasmus Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/light.html

Gluten Free Monster cookies — A Holiday Extra

Just a little holiday recipe that I know is many people’s favorite. I did play around with it a bit. Please stay with me following the recipe for my notes made as I was making these. Monster Cookies 1/2 c. softened margarine (I use an olive oil spread) 1/2 cup agave nectar 1/2 cup powderedContinue reading “Gluten Free Monster cookies — A Holiday Extra”

Happiness is There

“Happiness is always there. You just have to choose to see it. There’s no point dwelling in the dark and ignoring the light of the stars.” ― Carrie Hope Fletcher

Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Learn About Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa begins today and ends on January 1st. If you are not familiar with Kwanzaa it was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor of African Studies at California State University, Long Beach to reaffirm and restore African culture. This year marks the 50th year of Celebrating Kwanzaa which is a cultural holiday,Continue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Learn About Kwanzaa”

Living Christmas

Merry Christmas! But let’s stop for just a minute and think about what would happen if we actually lived Christmas. What if instead of having a wild party every December full of over spending and over indulging, we actually lived what we say the season really means to us? What if family really were the mostContinue reading “Living Christmas”