Category Archives: Thought for Today

“There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people.” —Lailah Gifty Akita

“Always walk in peace and beauty. In grace and love, speak only truth and you will be blessed. Where we are, let there be light.” —Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

“Every sunrise is a blessing wrapped in golden light.” Source https://blessinaire.com/200-uplifting-blessings-quotes-for-peace-and-inspiration/ I try to be out walking early enough to watch the sunrise. It is not unusual for me to let out a squeal of delight and say out loud, What a beautiful sunrise! Thank you Mother Earth! Thank you Father God! How do youContinue reading “Sunrise Blessings”

At the end of the day, we must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division. Rev, Jesse Jackson The Reverend Jesse Jackson died February 17, 2026. I heard him speak on my college campus in 1976. His words as well as his presence were powerful. When I think back on theContinue reading “We Must Go Forward”

“In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like a well-stocked fish pond… If we don’t give some attention to upkeep, our well is apt to become depleted, stagnant, or blocked…As artists, we must learn to be self-nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciouslyContinue reading “Restocking the Trout Pond”

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Yes we must work at peace. But it isn’t always easy, is it? Working at peace means being kind to that neighbor who irritates us, helping thoseContinue reading “Working at Peace”

“So live in the light of resurrection and renewal of this world, and of yourself, in a glorius, never-ending, joyful dance of grace.” — Tim Keller

When you focus on the good, the good gets better. I know this is true. So why can it be so difficult to put into practice?