Thought for Today

“Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to receive each day’s surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where weContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Non-Perishable Food Donations**

A word of advice here.  Don’t just give that old can of lima beans no one really likes anyway.  First think of practical needs.  Items always needed at food pantries include:  *Shelf stable proteins — Canned tuna or salmon, Canned chicken or other meats, Canned beans, Dried beans, Canned soups and stews, Peanut butter, Nuts, Canned chili, Trail mix * Pantry staples such as RiceContinue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Non-Perishable Food Donations**”

Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Think Good Thoughts

We create our reality with our thoughts, so make them good ones.  You have to work at this folks, but it is well worth the effort.  Remember it’s not what happens to us, it’s how we think about and react to it that matters.  We make our world heaven or hell through our thoughts.  Continue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Think Good Thoughts”

Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Continue Your Spiritual Practice

It is important that we continue on our regular spiritual path during the holidays.  Do not let your daily practices get lost in the busyness of the season.  Continue to make time each day to meditate, pray, read from sacred texts or devotional materials and any other spiritual practices that are a regular part ofContinue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Continue Your Spiritual Practice”

Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Make and Send Holiday Cards

I love to get cards, but when someone makes a card or adds an extra touch to a purchased card, I feel special.  If you usually buy cards this year try something different.  Create your own cards.  This is a great project to get the kids involved. Look online for ideas of handmade cards. SendContinue reading “Fun and Easy Ways to Shine Your Light: Make and Send Holiday Cards”

This Little Light of Mine…

I’m going to let it shine. But shining our light in the world can be difficult, especially during the often frantic holiday season, can’t it?  Could you use a few ideas for fun and easy ways to let your light shine  during the holidays? Well, I’ve got them. From now until the end of DecemberContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine…”