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Thought for Today

“If you think that love is what you want, you will go searching for it all over the place. If you think love is what you are, you will go sharing it all over the place. The second approach will cause you to find what the searching will never reveal.” — Neale Donald Walsch [Source: Continue reading “Thought for Today”

Thought for Today

“Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.” — Eckhart Tolle [Source: Present Moment Reminder email letter]

Changes

An announcement on Life Through an Artist’s Eyes. This applies to that blog only. Espirational will continue as usual with a few more posts on art and creativity.

Reasons to Celebrate July

There are always reasons to celebrate life if you just look around you. During July we have the obvious holidays we all know about, like Canada Day (1) American Independence Day (4). But did you know that July is also: National Anti-Boredom Month National Blueberry Month National Cell Phone Courtesy Month National Hot Dog Month National IceContinue reading “Reasons to Celebrate July”

Thought for Today

“Freedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them — and then, the opportunity to choose.” — WRIGHT MILLS [Source: http://wisdomquotes.org/freedom.php%5D

Thought for Today

“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” ~ Lao Tzu http://www.theiflife.com/30-top-quotes-simplicity/

We Can Change the Words…

We can outlaw the symbols… We can even try to restrict guns… But if we really want to stop bigotry, violence and murder we must… Change hearts and minds. Only then we will begin to see actions change. Only then we will see the beginning of peace…. and justice. Continue reading “We Can Change the Words…”

Thought for Today

“Faith is a bird that feels dawn breaking and sings while it is still dark.” —– Rabindranath Tagore [Source: http://www.inspirational-quotations.com/faith-quotes.html%5D

Welcome to Our Home

We are blessed to live in a beautiful place. When we decided to leave the big, bad, violent city behind and go elsewhere for our retirement we never imagined we could find such a wonderful, peaceful, natural and affordable setting. Thank you God! Let me take you on a tour. As you drive into theContinue reading “Welcome to Our Home”