Gratitude and Joy in Spite of It All…
“Let us be grateful and joyous even though we know the facts” is a prayer that a friend of mine heard when he was volunteering with a Lutheran community project recently. The prayer has stuck with me. There are so many “facts” nowadays that inspire less than gratitude and joy that I welcomed the reminder...
Savoring — more than just Yummy!
Many of us will be fortunate to have much to savor in the coming days: nourishing (or at least delectable!) food; time with family and friends; the smells of holiday greens and good things baking; the sounds of glorious music; the crackling of a fire; wintery walks and crisp air; maybe the magic of snow...
Using our Mind for a Change :-)
“Use it or Lose it.” We’ve all heard the phrase. But what is IT? Mostly I have taken it do be my physical body. I’ve known it’s good to exercise one’s brain as well, but isn’t mental delcine and forgetfulness simply an inevitable part of aging? The answer is a resounding NO, in no...
