Dec 6
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer
“Give light and people will find the way.” – Ella Baker
We underestimate our impact on the world – both positive and negative.
Be the light and accept the light.
Nov 22
“Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” – Garrison Keillor
“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” – Ralph Marston
Thanks and Giving – Can’t think of two better ways to live life out loud, well beyond a long holiday weekend. Awaken to and take in the gifts that are in front of you at this very moment. Discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. Happy Thanks and Giving, every day, every single day.
“I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes.” – e. e. cummings
Jun 21
“Rest not. Life is sweeping by; go and dare before you die. Something mighty and sublime, leave behind to conquer time.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
We’re in it. Right now. Life. Time to get your head in the game. Not later or when you are less busy or stressed. Someday never comes. Find what excites you and pursue it.
It’s your wake up call and don’t hit the snooze alarm. And it doesn’t necessarily mean quitting your job or hiking to the top of a mountain for a month. You can start now – writing, running, singing, painting. The “mighty” and “sublime” are found in our buried dreams and aspirations. Take the first step and then one more after that and repeat – I dare you.
Jun 5
“Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry.” – Muriel Rukeyser
While running a different path in St. Paul, I found poetry stamped into the cement sidewalk. A wonderful way to share poetry in an unexpected and somewhat ordinary place.
The poetry and art of our life can be discovered in the ordinary if we look with new eyes. Found in people, places and our own hearts, all within reach.
