Tag Archives: Gratitude
Presence and Prayer
During the early days of space exploration, I came across this story (probably apocryphal) of two astronauts and their experience of space travel. The first astronaut, looking out of his space capsule into space, said: “I traveled into the heavens … Continue reading
My Life Is a Garden
I have had my moments when I thought I could and tried to save the world; or at least change it in a major kind of way; or at the very least make a big contribution that would be the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Grace, Gratitude, Prayer
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Proclaiming the Good News
Last night, Anabelle and I saw the new movie ‘The Internship’ for our regular Monday movie date. It is about two ‘old’ salesmen (in their 40’s) joining young nerds and geeks (in their 20’s) for a summer internship program at … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Grace, Gratitude, Service
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Why Young Children Love to Say NO
To a new-born baby, it and its mother are one. From the womb till the first years of its life, a baby sees itself as part of its mother. And then from the ‘Terrible Two’ phase and onward, a baby … Continue reading
My God is the God of the Living
I find great consolation in the Resurrection. I find deep inspiration in the reality of life after death; that death is but a portal to the next level; that life goes on beyond my present reality. For many, life after … Continue reading
Blessed, Broken and Given
Yesterday, Anabelle and I went for a hike at the Muir Woods in Mill Valley, Marin County. I lucked on this shot of the giant redwoods standing tall and straining up to the sky, soaking up energy and sustenance from … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Life, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, joy
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“What do you want me to do for you?”
I love watching how Jonathan and Martin, Kathleen and Jane relate and interact with one another. Jonathan thinks the world of his Dad. He believes Daddy knows everything and can do anything. And he does all of these things for … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a Father, Blessings, Gratitude, Humility
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Wasting Time Is Not Always Counter-productive
In today’s world, economics and business drive much of what is happening in our daily lives. Numbers and cost-benefit ratios drive a lot of decisions made in economics and business. Efficiency and productivity are the the mantra of many economists … Continue reading
Portals and Thresholds
There are thresholds events in the lives of great people that define their lives into the ‘before’ and ‘after’. Such events are usually life-changing ones. The Ascension was one such event. From a timorous bunch, the disciples became men filled … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Change, Grace, Gratitude, Wisdom
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My Connection to My Infinite Source
Imagine a factory somewhere in China churning out electronic gadgets (iPhones, iPads, iPods) by the millions, then shipping out these goods throughout the world to eagerly waiting customers. The gadgets are all perfect – manufactured according to strict specifications and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Nature, Science, Spirituality
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity
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