Today I was reading motivational notes that I wrote down a long time ago. I came across this bit of wisdom. Maybe you’ll like it as much as I do. Life is a game in which you are juggling 5 balls in the air. Name them work; family; health; friends; and spirit. Work is a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Reflection’
Juggling Life
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Inspirational, Uncategorized, tagged Family, health, juggling, Life, quotes, Reflection, Spirituality, work on September 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Two Things
Posted in Health & Beauty, Inspirational, The Home, Uncategorized, tagged dreams, Family, future, hope, Reflection, sunset on February 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
You know, it’s good for the soul when we intentionally look for things we have to look forward to. No matter what’s happening in our lives, there’s always something pleasant on the horizon – if we just look for it. During a family meal recently, I asked my husband and two daughters ‘what are two [...]
Tapestry of My Life
Posted in Inspirational, Uncategorized, tagged grief, grieving, Life, Poems, Reflection on July 9, 2010 |
You know ladies, I just love this poem. My mom once cross stitched these words, and I really treasure the piece she artfully created. I hope you find this poem inspiring, I sure do. Tapestry of My Life I wonder what the other side will be when I have finished weaving all my thread. I [...]
What You Hear and Say About Others
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Mothers and Daughters, Uncategorized, tagged Daughters, Life, mother, Random Thoughts, Reflection, Relationship on June 17, 2010 |
You know ladies, I have been thinking about my relationship with my mother. I am very happy for the gift of her life and the years that I had with her. I wanted to write about something that has been troubling my mind lately but could not seem to put it down eloquently. I decided [...]
Charles Wesley
Posted in Inspirational, tagged grief, grieving, Poems, Reflection on April 23, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Over time, I have sent these comforting words to many friends. Today, I am reflecting on them myself. Maybe they will be a blessing to you also. I feel a strong immortal hope, which bears my mournful spirit up beneath its mountain load; redeemed from death, and grief and pain, I soon shall find my [...]
Pleasant Things Journal
Posted in Health & Beauty, Inspirational, Mothers and Daughters, Uncategorized, tagged Family, Journal, Life, Memories, Reflection on January 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »
One thing I like to keep beside my bed is my ‘Pleasant Things’ journal. Before I go to sleep, and when I remember, I like to recall something pleasant from the day and write one or two lines that describe it. Sometimes, when life seems is a little gloomy, I will read my ‘Pleasant Things’ [...]
The Book of Negroes
Posted in Inspirational, Reading and Books, Uncategorized, tagged books, History, Life, Read, Reflection on January 14, 2010 |
If I were to pick one fictional book as my favorite read in the past 12 months, it would be ‘The Book of Negroes‘ by Lawrence Hill. I have recommended this book to many friends and will keep my copy for many years to come. Here is an excerpt from the book. An Excerpt Let [...]
Erma Bombeck
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Health & Beauty, Inspirational, Mothers and Daughters, Uncategorized, tagged Life, poetry, Reflection, Rest, Simplify on January 2, 2010 |
As we start the New Year , I thought you might like to read this poem. It is one of my favorite pieces of wisdom. I hope you are inspired by it also. by Erma Bombeck The following was written by the late Erma Bombeck after she found out she had a fatal disease. If [...]
Christmas Prayers
Posted in Holidays & Celebrations, Inspirational, Uncategorized, tagged Christmas, Life, Prayer, Reflection, Spirituality on December 14, 2009 |
In the midst of the excitement of the Christmas season, I like to experience calmness. These two prayers help to keep me focused on the true meaning of the season. I like to take time regularly to reflect on these prayers written long ago. Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson (1800’s) Loving Father, Help us [...]
