Tag Archives: freedom

Opening the Heart-Ringing in the Season

It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you… yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.                                               Mother Teresa With all the hoopla of the world ending on December … Continue reading

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The Clouded Heart…

“Every blade of grass has it’s angel that bends over it and whispers, “Grow, grow.”            The Talmud I am often mystified on how the past permeates my present thoughts. It’s not so much the big things anymore. Granted, divorce, death … Continue reading

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Sunshine Blogging Award!

No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.  Aesop   Greek Fable Writer  Thank you! Thank you to Anne at Zen and Genki for nominating me! How very thoughtful! Anne has a very delightful and inspiring blog at: http://www.zenandgenki.comContinue reading

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Openings in the Heart…

“Lots of people talk to animals…not very many listen though…that’s the problem.”    The Tao of Pooh. This week has been a mixture of pain and love for me. I realize it makes no difference how love comes into your heart … Continue reading

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Thriving where you’re planted…

“I don’t see much sense in that,” said Rabbit. “No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it along the way.”                                     Winnie the Pooh I was … Continue reading

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Voice back by popular demand…

First off, HAPPY EASTER!  I’m driving down the street the other day, stopped at a stop sign and see a large 7-10 foot rabbit in front of me. Honestly, I was not thinking of Easter at the moment. It can … Continue reading

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Can you Hear me?

   “The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.”  ~Ralph Nichols A friend, and neighbor, died this week. She was found dead … Continue reading

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Searching for familiarity…

You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.             (Jan Glidewell-Times North Suncoast Columnist) When I experience the sights and sounds of my “perfect moment,” there is no … Continue reading

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