Tag: Compassion
A story of value
Today’s story is that of value. I find stories in my travels and they setup for a beautiful talk I will do in the future. It is how I find a way to connect with those that are present. A Lady Buys Eggs A Lady asks, “How much do you sell your eggs for?” The […]
Spiritual Thoughts
Spiritual thoughts run through my head every day. Lately I have been struggling with what is happening in this nation. The basis of this nation was created on a clear separation of Church and State. The founders of this nation wanted to live their lives without persecution for their beliefs. Yet we have a radical […]
Independence is Happiness
“Independence is happiness” is a quote from Susan B. Anthony. It is a quote that is often referenced as to what people feel would be her stance on abortion. The truth is we will never really know. Another quote that seems appropriate for this moment in time is “No man is good enough to govern […]
Weekly Affirmation – Solving Problems
This weeks affirmation is as follows:
I am confident about solving life’s problems successfully.
Leave things better than you find them, people too!
Leave things better than you find them. This is something that my mother and her mother, my grandmother said over and over again as I was growing up. At home it was walk into any room in the house and do one thing to leave it better than you found it. Do it all day […]
My hometown, Buffalo NY
My hometown, actually is North Tonawanda, a suburb of Buffalo, but I identify as a Buffalonian. Buffalo Strong is who I was raised to be. Now living an hour away in Rochester we still go to Buffalo because there are things we cannot get here. There is the Broadway Market, and the food and the […]
Mother’s Day Memories
Mother’s Day is a tough one for me. It brings up all sorts of emotions and memories that were not always happy. I stumbled across a photo earlier this week and it has brought me back to my deepest wounds. The forsythia is just about done blooming behind us. What struck me was that my […]
Weekly Affirmation – Nourish and Support Ourselves
Why is it that we struggle to nourish and support ourselves? That someone self-care is a negative. This is where affirmations are a great help. This weeks affirmation is as follows: I now choose thoughts that nourish and support me in a loving manner. About Weekly Affirmations Each week I find it helpful to use […]
I Stand With Ukraine
I Stand With Ukraine It is a simple statement “I Stand With Ukraine” yet what does that really mean? As an Ordained Minister, it means much. The phrase has haunted me for days, unsure of what I can do to make a difference. This morning I saw a posting from Dr. Wladimir Klitschko this morning […]
Simple Ways to Add Gratitude into your Daily Life
Simple Ways to Add Gratitude into your Daily Life There are simple ways to be grateful. Have you ever read articles about how people like Oprah or Tony Robbins start their day? They claim the practice of gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to change your life, and they are living proof. Keeping […]