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”
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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”
Jesus the Light of the World
Thought for Today
“Each time a person passes by you and you say ‘hello’, imagine that person turning into a candle. The more positivity, love and light you reflect, the more light is mirrored your way. Sharing beautiful hellos is the quickest way to earn spiritual brownie points. You should start seeing hellos as small declarations of faith.Continue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“We cannot please all men but we can be a blessing to many.” ― Mac Canoza
Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light on the Shortest Day of the Year
Have you ever wondered about the difference between an equinox and a solstice? According to the National Weather Service an equinox is one of the “two times of the year when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a “nearly” equal amount of daylight and darkness at all latitudes.”Continue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light on the Shortest Day of the Year”
Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holdiay — Free Book
Today (Dec. 20) only my holiday e-book Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday is available free in the Amazon Kindle Store. Please help yourself to a copy and tell your friends, especially those with food restrictions. If you have read the book please consider leaving an honest review at Amazon.com. Remember to mention you received aContinue reading “Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holdiay — Free Book”
Thought for Today
“Goodness works in mysterious ways. Even in the deepest dark, you’ll find a light to shine your way through.” ― Melissa de la Cruz, Return to the Isle of the Lost
Thought for Today
“Dragonflies are reminders that we are light and we can reflect light in powerful ways if we choose to do so.” ― Robyn Nola
Random Acts of Christmas
One thing I like to do at the holidays is give a small (very small) token gift to people at random. One year I hung handmade angel ornaments anonymously on neighbor’s door knobs. Other years I have given candy canes or tea bags from a display on our door (we spent a lot of yearsContinue reading “Random Acts of Christmas”
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