Category Archives: Life

The Gift of Time

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Spirit Moments

In my quiet moments, I enjoy looking back to memories of the past, both happy and sad, and how these have brought color into my life and helped me become the person I that I am today. I still have … Continue reading →

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In the Afterglow of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,           The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea,  The plowman homeward plods his weary way,           And leaves the world to darkness and to me. ~ Thomas Gray I hear the bell tollong … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 8

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Spirit Moments

    Thank God for Wednesdays! Many of our close friends and people who have known us for years know about our Wednesdates. When we were planning our wedding almost fifty years ago, we had a longish guests wish-list but … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 6

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I woke up early this morning, in my own room, in my own bed, snuggling in the warmth of the woman who has loved me unconditionally for more than half a century now. Between coming into full wakefulness and getting … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 5

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Continuing my Novena of Gratitude – Fifth Day. I am thankful for every sign and manifestation of new life. A rose bud blooming into a fresh flower always brings me a smile. It means to me that life will never … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 3

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Today, I thank God for family and friends and say ‘Thank you’ to those who have accompanied me in my life’s journey. I thank them for the happy times, and these memories are with me forever, that were made possible … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 2

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Spirit Moments

One tip to being happy is to thank God for everything you have. Literally, I count my blessings, writing down the things I have in life that give me happiness. From the smallest, like a kiss, a hug, a smile, … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow Connection

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Nothing stirs the hopes, dreams and excitement in the human heart than the sight of a rainbow. Rainbows come after the rains. And rain comes with clouds,   We all dream of a world where there would be “no more … Continue reading →

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Fears

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Spirit Moments

What am I most afraid of? When I was young I was afraid of the dark. I was afraid of whatever ghoulish creatures might be lurking there. I was afraid of getting lost, of not being able to go back … Continue reading →

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Life Is a Gift But Happiness Is a Choice

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I am such a glutton for admiration and affirmation, wanting to be constantly praised. And recently, I had to go through a series of bouts of doubts and depression because of this insatiable thirst for ego-stroking. I withdrew from the … Continue reading →

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