“It is good to get justice, but better to do it; fun to have things but more to make them. The happy man is he who lives the life of love, not for the honors it may bring, but for the life itself.”~ R.J. Baughan
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“Faith is about doing. You are how you act, not just how you believe.”–Mitch Albom
Celebrate the Small Things: Cake
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
Most people celebrate special occasions with cake. At our house cake is a reason for celebration all its own. And why not?
This week I made a carrot cake and we are still celebrating. Click here for my Carrot Cake Recipe and you can join the celebration.
There is a weekly Blog Hop at Scribblings of an Aspiring Writer called Celebrate the Small Things. I like the idea, so on Fridays I will write a blog post about one small thing worth celebrating during the week. Please feel free to visit Scribblings of an Aspiring Writer to see what other people are celebrating.
What small things are you celebrating?
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“A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.” — William Arthur Ward
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copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” Kahlil Gibran
I Aspire to be a Giant Squid
No, not the sea creature. Bob was recently forced into retirement. This was totally unexpected and earlier than we had planned. So I am taking on more projects to bring in extra income. One of them is Squidoo.
Don’t worry, Espirational will stay as it is. When I started this blog I was determined to keep it non-commercial. That is why my online money making activities are based outside this blog. I may from time to time mention something else I am doing. If you want to check these out, that would be great, but there is no pressure.
Here are a few of my first lenses for you to browse.
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“The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.” — Bern Williams
Hymn of Promise for Resurrection Sunday
I believe the Hymn of Promise is one of the most beautiful, simple, yet theologically correct hymns of our time. Written by Natalie Sleeth as a choir anthem, a hymn version is included in the United Methodist Hymnal. Although not normally thought of as an Easter hymn I couldn’t think of anything more appropriate.
The Lord is risen! Life wins! The end is just the beginning! Hallelujah! AMEN! And so it is.
Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day
Copyright 2010 by R.O. Robbins
I am known for my daily walks. I will walk anywhere, anytime, but my favorite walk is in a park in the early morning.
I agree with Thoreau, “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” The world is still quiet and you can be alone with your thoughts or enjoy the silence. Early morning is also great for wildlife watching. You can also catch some great photos, like the one above.
We know the health benefits of a good walk and we know it can help regulate our mood, but there is more. Walking is also a way of quieting our minds and helping us become centered.
This is a day worth celebrating. Come up with your own reason, but a great way to celebrate is to go for a walk in the park.
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“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” — Bill Cosby
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