Author Archives: Espirational

Black Friday

My custom has been to talk about Story Corps National Day of Listening as an alternative to Black Friday Shopping.  I still think this is a great idea and invite you to the Story Corp website for more information. However this year I thought I would do something a little different.  Does your family have a dayContinue reading “Black Friday”

I am Grateful, I am Blessed

Rev. Paulette Pipe recently led the morning meditation at Unity Village Chapel using the mantra I am grateful, I am blessed.  Breath in I am grateful and out I am blessed.  Repeat it even if you think you have nothing to be grateful for — things will come.  We have so much to be thankful for — life,Continue reading “I am Grateful, I am Blessed”

Keeping Christmas in the Heart

When I hear someone complaining about holiday music and decorations before Thanksgiving I smile and think they had better not come to my house.  My nativity collection and winter village have been up for three weeks.  After finding their places in our new home they may stay up the rest of the year.  We have alsoContinue reading “Keeping Christmas in the Heart”

Healthy Living A to Z: X is for Xanthan Gum

If you are a gluten free baker you are probably familiar with xanthan gum. Many believe this is a necessary ingredient in gluten free baking, but some people are sensitive to it and others prefer to avoid it for other reasons. Xanthan gum is made by mixing fermented sugars with the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. ItContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: X is for Xanthan Gum”

Thought for Today

“Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted–a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” — Rabbi Harold Kushner [Source: http://daringtolivefully.com/gratitude-quotes%5D

Thought for Today

  “I’ve started to look at life differently. When you’re thanking God for every little you – every meal, every time you wake up, every time you take a sip of water – you can’t help but be more thankful for life itself, for the unlikely and miraculous fact that you exist at all.”  —Continue reading “Thought for Today”