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Finding Inspiration in John Steinbeck’s ‘Grapes of Wrath’
Author John Steinbeck once said, “The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.” But I wonder. Every word picture a writer transcribes to the world is making a difference. The imagination … Continue reading
Setting New Year Resolutions and How to Keep Them
Instead of counting your days, make your days count. How can someone move beyond making New Year resolutions and begin creating solutions? How can a person keep those goals they’ve set? By working on core issues instead of just making cosmetic changes, they can set affirmative goals. By going beyond the symptoms of a problem and redirecting themselves towards the … Continue reading
Coping with Tragedy and Finding Hope After Loss
What occurred in Newtown Connecticut should never have happened, but it did. How can we help others who are coping with such tragedies? How can those who suffered so much loss be able to pick up and move on with their lives? There’s no easy answer to these questions. Their loss is overwhelming and the … Continue reading
Oldest Woman Dies Leaving Five Lessons to Longevity
I read a story this week about the oldest person in the world who died. According to the Guinness World Records, Besse Cooper was the oldest woman at 116 years old. She passed away Tuesday in a Georgia nursing home. I thought about this woman who lived to be 116-years-old. What was her secret to longevity? … Continue reading
How to Deal with Loss and Grief During the Holidays
The days of grief are profound. Grief is all-consuming and it paralyzes the human spirit. Whether the loss was recent, or it happened years ago, dealing with loss during the holidays can feel like yesterday’s pain. Memories flood out, heartache seeps in, and the soul weeps in anguish. Nothing prepares one to face grief. Friends, … Continue reading
Day 303 Question 303
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Day 303 Question 303: Who is the most important person in your life? Today my dad called me and told me that my mother was in the hospital. She had been having some sharp pains in her back near her left shoulder blade. I had to be…
Election Day 2012 Reflections of an American
It’s Election Day 2012 and I was pretty excited to start the day, this day of change. In the final stretch, I was reminded of how all things pass away and how all things are made new. No matter who wins this presidential election, I know that at the end of the day, it all comes … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Finding Faith after the Storms
My heart breaks for New Jersey, New York and all the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Why God why? Why did this happen? How does one find faith after the storms? People lost their homes, families ripped apart with loss of life and now they cling to a thread of hope. Two young boys pulled from their … Continue reading
Encouraging Words for Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 A dear … Continue reading
Moon at Night is Poetry in Motion
There’s a freedom in the night, An alliance of the stars, A glimpse of the soft moonlight, Shows me a sky in full beam. It touches the evening with a humble glow, A whisper of something special, The night air, the quiet chill, The sounds of the evening, Talk to me. Everything changes, Nothing stays the … Continue reading
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