Thought for Today

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

Being an Artist is About Who You Are, Not What You Do

Today’s artwork is A Little Blue, Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins Genie’s Note: I found this old article in my email. It appears to have been published on one of the blogs we have had over the years I can’t seem to find it. But this short but sweet article pretty much sums up howContinue reading “Being an Artist is About Who You Are, Not What You Do”

Life in Six Words — Again and Again

The original Life in Six Words recieved what I believe is the highest number of comments here on Espirational. Then I decided to try it again with More Six Word Memoirs. So why not try it one more time. How would I sum up my life in six words? Taking detours from the simple life.Continue reading “Life in Six Words — Again and Again”

A Spiritual Understanding

“It isn’t until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are – not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within – that you can begin to take control.” – Oprah Winfrey

Still Fighting Against?

Genie’s Note: In 2017 I wrote “Fighting Against or Living For?” The original post was about my experiences as an “older” adult. But the world has changed since 2017 and in revisiting this I want to broaden it out a bit. We live in a time where everyone seems to be blaming someone else forContinue reading “Still Fighting Against?”

All the Good

“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.” — Jana Stanfield

We’ll Change the World

“My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.” —Jack Layton

Yes Everyday is a Good Day

I believe life is good, God is good and we create our own reality with our thoughts. Of course I still face challenges. COVID19 and the current division and social and political turmoil in the world right now are big ones. And I have struggled over the last three years just like you. Please takeContinue reading “Yes Everyday is a Good Day”