I wonder if they’re paying attention The ones living in a fun bubble Do they see what’s really going on Are they ready to see the trouble It’s difficult to take at first But they’ll be okay Once they know the truth We can all start a new day I pray all is revealed it’s… Continue reading Fun Bubble
Tag: peace
Being Authentic
I normally like to post an inspirational message on Fridays, but today I'm an too much of an emotional state. I don't mean a crying-emotional kind of state. I'm feeling shifting emotions from anticipation, to anxiety, to anger, to melancholy, to excitement. Here in the U.S. of A. we have a big event coming in… Continue reading Being Authentic
Strange February
Hello Precious Citizens of the World. I don't usually post on Mondays, but we had such a beautiful Sunday here in the Chicago burbs I wanted to share.I live near the Fox River which is 202 miles long. There's something about a river or a creek that feels cleansing to me. I love spending time… Continue reading Strange February
Shift
This new mood I’m experiencing is unexpected. This feeling of being disconnected. It’s difficult to explain, how others seem on a different plane. They go about daily routines, not knowing they’re playing scenes. They aren’t aware there is so much more, and there existence is about to soar. There is talk of this thing. A… Continue reading Shift
Tough Topic
I'm struggling with writing posts for my blogs lately. Not that I can't think of topics. I always have something to say. Drives my family nuts. That's why I have you wonderful blogging friends. 😁The reason I'm struggling is because of the atrocities going on across the globe. I've never understood hatred toward any certain,… Continue reading Tough Topic
3 AM
At 3am, everything is quiet. On those nights I wake up to use the bathroom at that time, there is complete silence. Because the weather has shifted into cool nights and pleasant days, there is no droning hum of air conditioning or furnace. No dogs barking. No airplanes overhead or cars passing by.During the days,… Continue reading 3 AM
High Rises and Plush Nature
When I was young, I was a city girl. And this was my city. ☝ It was a sparkling metropolis, clean and filled with art and culture. Lots of nightlife, too.Now that I'm old(er), this is where I want to live. ☝My shining city on the lake has been ruined by corruption, anyway.The people in… Continue reading High Rises and Plush Nature
Continuing Home
I was thinking about my blog post (Nomads) regarding what makes a person feel like they're home. Remember the movie Sleepless in Seattle? In the film, Tom Hanks character was a widower pining for his wife. He couldn't imagine anyone else making him feel the way she did. There's a scene where the character tries… Continue reading Continuing Home
Peace amidst the Noise
If you were to stand alone in the woods and listen to the sounds, you would hear birds chirping and animals foraging as well as trees rustling and perhaps even water flowing. So much life and energy and yet so much peace. The same is true wherever you find yourself. Hear the underlying sense of… Continue reading Peace amidst the Noise
Breaking Down
Nothing here is permanent. Eventually, everything breaks down. Our laundry machine has not worked properly since we bought it two years ago. It has a computer system with lights and beeps. Sometimes it will finish a load of laundry, but when I open the lid, I find that it hasn't gone through the rinse and… Continue reading Breaking Down
Response Decision
You have the power to claim peace within at any time with any situation. What you visualize creates waves of energy that move outward, affecting everything around you. When you choose a peaceful way of being, then peace is what you contribute to the world. This becomes more important in times of stress or strife.… Continue reading Response Decision
Waves of Peace
To realize unity in the world, we must first create unity inside ourselves. Anger sends out ripples of anger; fear generates waves of fear. Peace and joy radiate outward too. Feelings and emotions are contagious—we all catch and spread them along. If someone angers or hurts us, we can become self-aware and have the… Continue reading Waves of Peace
Prayer for a Divided World
Forgiveness is a powerful expression. When we forgive, we begin with a simple desire to overcome resentment. Choose to let go of ill will or bitterness. Forgiveness does not condone or overlook the behavior that initiated the problem. It does, however, unshackle the forgiver from negativity. It also keeps us from living our lives… Continue reading Prayer for a Divided World
Seasons, Starry Skies, Birds and a Mystery
In areas of the world where seasons occur, the signs of change are obvious: the first purple bud pushing through melting snow; the first firefly in the warming night; the first colored leaf to fall. In every season there is a mystery and majesty. More majesty is in a baby's laughter, an elder's wisdom,… Continue reading Seasons, Starry Skies, Birds and a Mystery
Friday Philosophy
Prejudice of any kind [even toward a person with a different opinion] ... means you don't see the other human being anymore, but only your own concept of that human being. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Friday Philosophy
Just like the sun rises and sets every day, and the seasons change each year, so does the body renew and revitalize itself every moment. There is an amazing order at work within and around us. Regardless of what is happening in our lives, we can rely on the order of the Universe. The sun… Continue reading Friday Philosophy
Nosy at Starbuck’s
In lieu of my recent posts about the ugliness of social media, I thought I'd share something contrary to that topic. It has to do with something I observed at Starbuck's. I don't drink coffee. Never acquired a taste for the bitter caffeinated beverage, so you might wonder why the heck I was there. Well, I… Continue reading Nosy at Starbuck’s
Epic Fail or Epic Success
I thought I'd write about my adventurous eclipse experience before it becomes irrelevant, so I quickly put together this post this morning. We decided to go to the Adler Planetarium in Chicago to watch the eclipse. The journey started out slightly bumpy. We were running late to get to the train station to commute down… Continue reading Epic Fail or Epic Success
Friday Philosophy
Acapella groups...sing without instrumental accompaniment. Their voices become the instruments, blending harmoniously and precisely with each other. We can appreciate the harmony in everyday sounds as well. There is a magical chorus in nature--birds singing, water trickling, a breeze rustling the leaves of trees. Although each sound differs, a beautiful symphony occurs when they blend… Continue reading Friday Philosophy
Brinkley or Bust
Graceful describes her entrance Radiance surrounds her skin. All heads turn toward her in awe when she speaks. Even strangers inquire, how to attain the serenity she exudes. Nary a word spoken, yet her wisdom is apparent. Having turned hardship into opportunity, her experience is enlightenment. No signs of pompous external flash. Not dependent on… Continue reading Brinkley or Bust
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