Category Archives: Nature

The Real Treasure

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The great savant Carl Sagan once remarked that it is the height of self-conceit for man to believe that he and the earth he lives in is the center of the universe. Indeed, in the vastness and grandeur of the … Continue reading →

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Nature Alive Means People Alive

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Life is so powerful it will not be denied. Life will always find a way to express itself. Living in the Santa Clara/Silicon Valley has made me even more appreciative of this fact. San Jose sits at the confluence of … Continue reading →

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How Love Is Life-Giving

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The Gospel that Christ preached is built on but one imperative – his great commandment of love. God created us out of love and it is our nature to love. But love is never easy. It is demanding and it … Continue reading →

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From Our Senses And Beyond

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Spirit Moments

We have our senses to connect to the world around us. With our eyes, we can see the beauty and colors around us, the shifting and the changing through the day and the seasons. Our ears let us hear the … Continue reading →

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White Noise

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Anabelle and I were in the US to visit Mihaela, our fourth grandchild. She is so adorable. And what a fortunate baby she is. We were impressed at how hands-on as parents Mickey and Iulia are. I do not remember … Continue reading →

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Our Interconnectedness in the One

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Spirit Moments

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir, the great American Naturalist. Today, after a long hiatus, Anabelle and I went on a hike at the Uvas Canyon county Park with our good … Continue reading →

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Living at the Threshold of Eternity

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Man has always lived at the threshold of eternity, at the doorsteps of life everlasting. The beauty and grandeur there is in nature is clear indication that there is something better and more life-filled yet to come. Spring may come … Continue reading →

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Gratitude and Eternal Life

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Today is the first day of Spring. Nature is sprouting new and fresh life, as traces of winter fade away. So much to be thankful for. So many thing to be joyful about. It is time for counting blessings. I … Continue reading →

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Being Transfigured

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Spirit Moments

In the beginning, just before theBig Bang, there was just a singularity of a particle, And all particles have an energy inside them waiting to burst forth. Energy that is equal to its weight multiplied by the speed of light. … Continue reading →

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In the Gathering Darkness

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Spirit Moments

These days, I am often overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problems we face. Then I would feel utterly helpless at the puniness of what I can do. I have to remind myself of the strength and beauty there is … Continue reading →

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