Thought for Today

The Ripples of the Kind Heart

“We all are so deeply interconnected; we have no option but to love all. Be kind and do good for any one and that will be reflected. The ripples of the kind heart are the highest blessings of the Universe.”― Amit Ray, Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style

Coffee and Kindness

“Today’s goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness.” – Nanea Hoffman I’m not a coffee drinker, but I like this quote. Don’t we all have days when we feel like we need a little boost to go through the day at least trying to practice kindness? Whether it is coffee, yoga, taking aContinue reading “Coffee and Kindness”

Lizzie and Beth

Please indulge a proud cat mom here for a minute. About a month ago two little rescue kitties joined our family. It took a while to get photos that were more than just a big blur. Kittens are little balls of energy and they run — a lot. But they are also bringing life andContinue reading “Lizzie and Beth”

The Beautiful Spring Came

The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” — Harriet Ann Jacobs

Highly Sensitive People

“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There is no shame in expressingContinue reading “Highly Sensitive People”

New Life

We recently welcomed new life into our home in the form of two kittens. Their names are Lizzie and Beth. There are a few people who think we are a little crazy. Kittens at our age? But these little bundles of energy are exactly what we needed. Living in a “senior” community we are surroundedContinue reading “New Life”

Rebels and Renegades

The world often sees rebels and renegades as groups of violent, angry people attempting to over throw the government or current social conventions or norms. Look the words up in the dictionary and that is pretty much what you will find. But I would like to suggest that we can be rebels or renegades byContinue reading “Rebels and Renegades”

Braver than you believe

“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne, Author/Poet

Just a Little Reminder

“These are glad tidings. This is the good news: that Christ is born every day, as us, and that God lives in each person through eternity. It does not matter what religion you belong to. Love is the only religion. So…Continue Christmas.”— Neale Donald Walsch So why did I post a Christmas quote in April? Because the Christ presence living in through andContinue reading “Just a Little Reminder”