“I understand once again that the greatness of God always reveals itself in the simple things.” – Paulo Coelho Living at the lake I see this truth demonstrated every day. The sunrise and sunset, the singing of birds, the presence of wildlife, the kindness of neighbors and the little girl who calls out “Hi MizContinue reading “God in the Simple Things”
Category Archives: Thought for Today
We Affirm Together
I am safe and sound. All is well.
The First Step
“To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.” — Rosa Parks Many years ago I voluteered in a kindergarten classroom. I still remember how inspired the children were by the story of Rosa Parks. They all knew the story and couldContinue reading “The First Step”
The Spiritual Life
“The spiritual life is not a life before, after, or beyond our everyday existence. No, the spiritual life can only be real when it is lived in the midst of the pains and joys of the here and now.” – Henri Nouwen
You Have a Choice
“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Tich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist monk, spiritual leader, poet and peace activist. He was called “Apostle of peace and nonvioelence” by Dr. Martin Luther King who nominated him for the NobelContinue reading “You Have a Choice”
Message for the Wayshowers
This message is for all Wayshowers, no matter the name you put on it. The ones who courageously shine light on consciousnesses that are still lurking in the dark. If there has been something you have been holding back or waiting to shine light/love on. Now is the time, no more holding back. –http://www.zendenliving.com
Every Man Must Decide
“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is the judgment. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others? “ — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s wise and profound words still speak to usContinue reading “Every Man Must Decide”
Human Lighthouses
“Here’s to the ones who decided to become human lighthouses anyway, even after all the times they’ve been shipwrecked they still become a safe harbor.” — Stacie Martin.
The Inner Voice
I think of the inner voice as a compass or as a wayshower to guide our path. — Echo Bodine c
We Need More Wayshowers
“We need more wayshowers, who have penetrated the fog of their own uncertainty to find something truthful. Something human and tragic and beautifully lost, something small but utterly true. Like cupping your hands around a tiny flame, if you can protect the young embers from the harsh winds of your dismissal, it may become aContinue reading “We Need More Wayshowers”
