Category Archives: Faith

Missing Out On the Obvious

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I can often be so dense and insensitive that I miss out on cues and meanings that are staring me right in the face. Bebet, a very dear friend whose birthday it is today, must have been telling a lot … Continue reading →

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An Early Morning Walk

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life can often be dark and sometimes dreary And life’s journey at times just makes me weary In good times, I enjoy having people around me But in bad times, I can do without their pity. I’d rather go for … Continue reading →

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Faith For the Journey

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Live in the sunshine and everything will be bright and sunny. Live in the darkness and you will see nothing but the shadows. Live with goodness and love and your days will be filled with good things and love. Live … Continue reading →

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We Are One For We have One Father and One Source

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today I came across this quote from Rumi: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” It immediately struck a sympathetic chord in my heart. Deep inside everyone … Continue reading →

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God’s Providence

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life is a paradox and full of contradictions. People seek to be happy and the happiest people are often found in the poorest of societies. The biggest numbers of sad and unhappy people are often found in rich societies. Affluent … Continue reading →

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Finding God in Everyday Life

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I pray everyday but I do not consider myself particularly religious. I try to be a good person but I know there are a lot of bad things in me. Even my online persona is most likely different from the … Continue reading →

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When My Faith Wavers, I Look Back With Gratitude and Humility

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

When I was growing up, I thought the world of my little hometown, Angeles. I thought it was an awesome place, possible the best one in the world, to grow up in. I was quite ready and resigned to the … Continue reading →

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Self-Evident Truths

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are some truths that are self evident, as the Declaration of Independence declares – that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; among these rights are life, liberty and the … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Moves

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The strength and greatness of the USA lies in its open and welcoming nature. Throughout her history, she has always been a haven and a refuge for people who are persecuted, rejected and ostracized by their own people and society. … Continue reading →

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Making Sense of it All

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are many things I do not understand. There are many things that do not make sense to me. Over the years, I have found answers to some on my questions. But there are many more left unanswered. I guess … Continue reading →

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