Daily Joys and Simple Pleasures

At a time when memories are made by gathering around a bountiful table…there are some chairs which will be empty this year.  One such chair was left empty by a large soul:  Hugh Prather.  This holiday I will come to the table, already FULL~ of thanks for his life and that we got to share…

And I am convinced you will immediately begin to see plenty of it.All I did was mention that THIS box that I was posting to an APO AE addresswas going to an enlisted military person.  My husband and I act as soldier angels and send care packages and letters, alternately, each week.  It began a…

…you planted in your soul long ago.  – mary anne radmacher – My friend is a florist and owns her own shop.  Each Saturday it is her joy to share the roses which have “seen better days.”   I’m one of her Saturday flower girls.  Nearly every Saturday I get to go home with a beautiful…

The question was answered by a couple of Italians in this very sweet and inspiring video.Often the most powerful answer to the, “What can I do to support my friend?” question is the easiest and most accessible.  A hug transcends language and words…and reaches directly to the heart. See if you feel inspired after watching:…

It makes a huge difference. There are so many ways to utilize writing to improve your daily experiences: from writing down the list of groceries you need to remembering what you learned during a meeting to exploring the nuggets of truth hiding in a repetitive experience.  Writing is a key to unlock the doors of…

EACH MORNING I enjoy a cup of freshly made coffee.  Sometimes my husband brews it for me, sometimes I make it for myself.  This morning I looked at that cup and recognized it was so much more than “just” a cup of coffee.  The cup itself is a gift from my husband.  I remember how…

I am so glad that you have discovered my writing here on belief.net We are working together to get the system working smoothly for your ease of use. You are welcome, in these beginning days, to send me a message regarding anything you find not working properly or anything you would like to see that…

I am thrilled that you have found my words here today. The world is full of complexity, demand, scheduled requirements, needs, desires and things of varying volume that demand your attention.  I know.  I live in the same world, on the same “rock” as you. “How do you stay happy in such a busy, demanding…

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