Finding the Power to Solve Personal Problems

Have you ever held a book in your hands which you felt was truly special and worth sharing with others? Earlier this year I bought the book "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale.  I felt that I might have read this book many years ago and, indeed, may have it in the … Continue reading Finding the Power to Solve Personal Problems

What A Treat

  What a treat to see a writing prompt in the WordPress Reader today, inviting us to write on or feature the subject "Treat". It is a new year and already we are four days into it.  I had hoped to begin 2018 by writing on the first day of the year but, as the … Continue reading What A Treat

A Letter To God

  Prompted by WordPress' daily post writing suggestion "confess", I am publishing the 'Letter' I wrote to God this morning.  It seemed a fitting day to take stock and get a few priorities in order, before the year ends and 2018 is upon us ... This is, I suppose, more or less a modern psalm … Continue reading A Letter To God

When We Feel Heard And Valued

When we feel heard and valued, we find that we can do amazing things. Have you found that even the most optimistic among us begin to falter and slide, when integrity is challenged by the judgement and misunderstanding of others?  I have seen this happen to people with great promise, who have been put upon … Continue reading When We Feel Heard And Valued

When We Help Others

It's quite extraordinary ... I keep discovering that, when we help or bless others, without thought of return, we are helped ourselves, in so many different ways.   It is, as if by "magic", the Universe knows exactly what is needed, sometimes at the very last minute, but always there somehow, in perfect synchronicity.   … Continue reading When We Help Others

Forgiveness Is Key

    On Forgiveness, in life generally and from a Christian perspective ...   Forgiveness is the starting point of any type of success, and is necessary every hour, every day. Forgiveness is one of the driving factors that prevent childishness, tantrums, delays, excuses, the laying of blame ... and all other forms of behaviour … Continue reading Forgiveness Is Key

Friday Thought ~ Break The Chains

      Friday Thought Gratitude, helping others, appreciating the abundance of the planet and doing what you can to tread lightly, sharing out of what you have, opening your mind to the possibilities of making a difference right where you are, trusting in divine providence, minding your own business, refusing to gossip, attending to … Continue reading Friday Thought ~ Break The Chains