Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Balance Of ……!

Balance Of ……!



         Our lives are filled with ups and downs, and we have the choice to find the balance between so many challenges we face.  To take in ideas we’re fed through inspirational words and actions of others, pursuing the best version of ourselves is well within our reach.

         Getting weighed properly might give us the true perspective toward right reasoning and sensing correct directions.  But holding on overly too much could be harmful to our psyche.

         On a scale to measure accurately we may get the feedback that has a brightening effect in our lives and the opportunities to spill light are there.  I’ve heard, “We may not be able to do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good we can do.”

         As I sat in Church on day something inspired me, that I wanted note it down to remember it.  I took one of the “Supplementary Envelopes”, jotting the thought down.

         The word “Supplementary ……” stuck with me as an added feature in the bonus I get to keep.  We are so balanced, if only we allow it to happen, and then get to share with others the blessings.  Wait, weight changes it all.

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Be IMPACT-ful

Be IMPACT-ful


         
The influence of our actions is immense.  I’ve heard “We cannot do all the good the world needs.  But the world needs all the good we can do.”  So have an impact to a great extent.

         We get inspired by others and we inspire many that cross paths with us in varied ways.  Our words and acts might be just what someone needs to get them through challenging times.

         Edmund Burke said, “No one made a bigger mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.”  So even your attempt to do what you can counts for something.

         Recognize the neediness around us and step in to make changes as much as we can offer.  Over the years I’ve realized, “We are all rich enough to give, something.”  Even if it is simply a smile.

         In a ministry to the homeless I’ve found out that they want to be seen and not just given stuff.  We all want to be valued for who we are, humans.  The impact we have on each other builds us up significantly.  Be affective!

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This story was inspired by Jane Goodall's (Environmentalist) quote, "We cannot go through the world without impacting someone."

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Mess And Test Extensions

 Mess And Test Extensions




         A Mess and a Test can have positivity with extensions and change lives along the way.  God makes a mess into a message, and a test with some enhancement could be a testimony.

         We may benefit immensely from the messages and testimonies that are presented to us through various sources.  Our inspirations help make some great achievements and share with others incredibly too,

         The thoughts and words of another person would motivate our acts toward magnificent heights and raises us to be tremendous blessings.  To become the best version of ourselves we take the precious gifts bestowed upon us and make it shine the best way possible.

         Turning a mess into a message and transforming a testimony out of a test might be the miraculous change we’ve been seeking.  A problem could become positive if only we move in that direction.

         The tremendous additives to our challenges could change the views to grow some new prospects maybe unimagined before.  Our beings might be transformed into some bright consequences.  Be extended, light it up!

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Be You; The World Will Adjust

Be You; The World Will Adjust


         Our characteristics are unique to us, and make the person we are so filled with life.  But we must be the “YOU” we’re built to be and the world we are in will adjust to the version of ourselves presented.

         Any inspiration taken in raises us to phenomenal heights achieving in our beings amazing deeds.  Relationships fostered can take us toward levels that may have been previously unimagined.

         Changes in surroundings are incredible in fixing our viewpoint, giving us a perspective to reach.  Being ourselves is the most we can focus on to attain the goals for success and show others the truest possibilities.

         We may not be able to do all the good the world needs, but th world needs all the good we can do.  So do the best we are able to achieve and the right ones in our environments will accept the positivities done.

         Our communities react or respond to what we are doing plus they’re challenged to make their own choices in how they proceed.  Each of our decisions produce consequences that are very affective.  As Yoda in Star Wars said, “Do or do not, there is no try.”  We must be the best of us!

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Kurashi

Kurashi



         Kurashi is a Japanese word that means living daily “the life with simplicity, beauty and mindfulness.”  It’s about finding joy and harmony in small everyday moments, from how you arrange your home to how you savor your morning tea.

         We have so many ways to live our lives beautifully, and get the most out of it possible.  Becoming the best version of ourselves may totally be in our grasp if we’re open to such inevitability.

         Having another language open up to us a message could relay such inspiration and transport our being to magnificent heights.  Having harmony and joy raises our levels to unimagined points that gives feelings filling the unexpected sensations.

         Being challenged to graceful living is to better ourselves with the gifts we’ve been presented over time.  Any talents uncovered over the course of our growing should not then get buried lest they aren’t helpful to us and to other people.

         When our awareness to the traits we have bring goodness alive in us then preciousness shines immensely.  Our mindfulness takes us toward so many phenomenal places that we are very blessed.  Cherish occurrences!

Sunday, November 23, 2025

The Language of “Us”

The Language of “Us”





         “We” are a significant part of the battle ahead, and the challenges we face are so much within our striking distance.  It is not that singular person who is at war with the enemy, but our Support Group gets us through.

         Accepting that it is “Us” in the struggle that we’re locked into makes it easier to proceed forward.  Being together with one or more helpers takes us to a heightened level, and gives a renewed perspective.

         A teacher once told us that when a student says, “I can’t do that,” her response is “Not yet, but let me help you.”  That power of “yet” is so key to the progress available.

         The power possible is magnificent in ways beyond our imagination as it can add hope to situations maybe thought unattainable.  Getting an idea from someone may propel us in directions that sparkle.

         Sensing more than ourselves expands the limited view we held onto, but now the bigger picture offers more achievement.  When our language extends us to include much more then we grasp treasures.  Dig and share!

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Hope Belongs To Everyone

Hope Belongs To Everyone



         A better outlook on life is within the reach and grasp for us all, and available readily to us.  Hope as I’ve learned is our dreams and goals that propels us onward and forward to accomplish more than we thought was possible.

         Our lives can be filled with positivity that leads us in ways which may brighten perspectives with such illumination and we can spill light on others as inspiration to achieve great things.  It is based on foundations built by all we’ve absorbed.

         Being uplifted in countless methods we cherish anything energizing a part of our lives to shine incredibly.  Latching onto the goodness gravity pull draws us toward phenomenal moments of clarity as we sense greatness.

         For us to own hope-filled times can be the motivation needed to get a turnaround for any low points we face, giving a trajectory that raises sights for us.  Everyone has a chance at amazing blessings, and how we can be energized to unimagined levels.

         As hope gives us the boost to get going, we’re juiced with the vibes to reach that place we’ve thought impossibly unattainable.  That under-siege feeling left me overwhelmed, but I got the message, “You are not far from hope,” I was encouraged, plus sharing that lifted others up too!

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Lowering Anxiety Temperatures

Lowering Anxiety Temperatures



         On Retreats we did an activity called “Taking a temperature,” to bring up our current situation and how our mindset plays into that.  Reflections as well as discussions help us transition to more helpful points in our lives.

         Feeling the change can be refreshing in ways that raise levels and to move in directions inspiring achievements incredibly.  Healthy moves make such positive adjustments as they brighten our perspectives.

         A writer of a reflection used the term “self-care” as a necessary term and how it can help us with improvements blessing others too.  Getting our temperature to a more normal place gives us the rejuvenation to exceed a doldrum mindset.

         If we could energize ourselves beyond what challenges us then we’re sensing that proceeding toward more joy-filled dimension are appealing.  A way to touch our imagination might lead to places that bring home to many areas of our futures.

         Exploring the situation we’re facing, especially if someone’s ideas are what helps us connect to progress, are helpful steps.  If our pressure levels might be out of whack, that may be dangerous.  Be Calm, Breathe, Share!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Too Great A Burden To Bear

Too Great A Burden To Bear



         “I have decided to love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  We have the choice to love or pick the negative characteristic to infuse into our environments.

         The way we affect our surroundings can be uplifting or tearing down the structures amidst us.  Hate might be too heavy a weight to carry and to place upon others, inflicting pain.

         Our loving actions could be the encouragement needed, supporting a person to incredible heights.  Raising someone to become the best version of themselves may achieve successful traits.

         Any positive outcomes can be blessings that we gift another by good deeds done, and by sharing goodness.  To love others we would bestow on those people a level of hope-filled sparkle that brightens their outlook.

         We might edify any brought to our path by treating them with kindred words and actions.  In our caring and compassionate acts much generosity can be transferred to the recipient.  Be lighter, don’t load them too greatly.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Different Isn’t Broken

Different Isn’t Broken



         When a nurse brought her 6 year old Autistic son to the clinic where she worked, and the fire alarm got to him, he was screaming and beating his head on the floor.  A patient, an aged biker, lay beside him and got him calmed down by just being with him.

         The man commented to the Mom, “Different isn’t broken,” changing her perspective on how to deal with her son.  Each of us have differences in our characteristics, and there is someone who connects with us that we transition through our challenges.

         Feeling different is okay, but thinking we’re broken is beyond points that are necessary within our psyche.  We may not need to be fixed, but a calming presence nearby could be what gets us to a safe zone.

         Learning how to handle the issues we face in beneficial ways might clue us in to the progress needed.  Having a Support Group can be one or more persons providing encouragement.

         Though each of us are varied, things we do makes a difference into our environments.  Our contributions as influencers change lives around us in marvelous ways.  We can celebrate our uniqueness and be hero-ic!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Whether The Weather

Whether The Weather


         Our lives are filled with choices as to improving or making worse the situations, and we make decisions that affect multitudes.  The storms amid all we’re facing could be thunder and lightning, problematic if we allow it.

         The weather charts might reveal tremendous outcomes, but looking for clues can be the giveaway we’ve been searching for all along.  So many trajectories in varied directions give us motivation toward great results.

         When our circumstances are beyond anything we can control, then it becomes ours to decide what outcome we can choose to make happen.  A map that shows the way to travel might be just the thing to help us find the way we navigate the path forward.

         As our course is laid out in leading us through struggles we’re able to discover trails that take toward renewed ends.  The weather can be murky as we proceed along our walk in the woods, but in continuing our stepping one foot in front of the other, we’ll progress.

         By Whether-ing through our choices so much advancement is made, and we may sense our way to unimagined heights.  Whatever weather we face, getting through it is possible.  Be a Support Group, help others!

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Live In The Moment

Live In The Moment


         Various decisions we make help us transition to that next phase of our journey, and proceed immensely toward great heights.  Living in the present moment can be thrilling in so many ways and lifts us up.

         Inspiring some magnificent accomplishments are beginnings for the tremendous occurrences as they make chances for brightening futures to bloom beautifully.  Feeling alive can be treasure filled with precious gems as they uncover blessed nuggets.

         Being energized to achieve incredible feats might be the start of the most amazing productions that we may not have thought possible.  Each of our ideas spark other thoughts as they lead us in immense directions.

         The moments packing our lives give such a shine as it illuminates the existence in ways that bring out phenomenal results.  Feeling enthusiastic  could be the method that transitions from a down point to something much more positive.

         The years in our life may be significant, but the life in our years are so much more vital.  Making each relationship and experience count are ways to get the most out of living.  Be present, be aware, be a gift to someone! 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Kindness Is Never Wasted

Kindness Is Never Wasted


         Kind acts are impactful in positive ways and have many benefits and improve the communities around us.  Caring and compassionate deeds we practice, making the environment we inhabit greater.

         Anything done accomplishes treasured goals and bring to fruition all that adds blessings.  Keeping it in proper perspective can bring light to the situations within reach.

         Being nice reflects well unto others and also ourselves, that shows a goodness maybe rarely seen.  Kindness is a dividend paid for an invested action of concern for another.

         Planting the seeds of gratitude can blossom into changing people’s attitudes as they adjust so many outcomes.  Our friendly words and deeds affect the ones that cross paths with us.

         We might get motivated to make our surroundings better improving all that we’re encountering.  Our tenderheartedness may take the steps to be moving in terrific directions revealing goodness.  Be nice, share kindness!

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Already There

Already There



         Our Support Group has already been there, a part of our lives and by encouraging us through many challenges we’re facing.  Being supported in ways that lift us up to incredible heights brings phenomenal results.

         Those close to us can strengthen our resolve inspires us and shares blessings in uplifting methods.  Seeing ones brought nearer might be that way to energize our community with enhancing deeds.

         As we realize how richly our environment feeds us, so mush more is accomplished and may turn around to make a productive outcome.  When we sense that much more is part of each story, then we get so tremendous the details picked up on.

         Signs of hope are apparent if only we are open to the possibilities that may be right in front of us.  What is “Already There” could be readily in a so easy to see grasp as it jumps out at us.

         Getting the answers we’ve long been seeking might lead us toward a truth we thought unattainable, but is so reachable.  Our Support Group may be closer than expected, we have to be open to the view.  Sense it, Share!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Share A Smile

Share A Smile


         Joy is infectious, as is positivity, so anything we can do to advance the feeling increases the chances to allow that opportunity to occur.  When it is in our best interests to brighten the environments around us then to get the most out of a situation can make it glisten.

         As a smile can pick someone’s attitude up and transport them to new levels, maybe once hard to imagine, but now they might be rejuvenated.  A building up of self-esteem could be a way of improving the outlook that has a method of inspiring actions.

         If a person doesn’t have a smile of their own, then sharing one of our own may reduce another’s gloominess and change it to shine.  Being able to impact others with positivity can raise the joy to incredible heights.

         “Staggering Generosity” as I recently read has a lasting result, and is an impeccable reason to be uplifting.  The ways we would bring happiness alive for another can energize them to great lengths.

         To share the goodness as a present to others may be incredible in a totally life changing way that opens them up to renewal.  Something simple as a smile can be magnificence in accomplishing deeds.  So share smiles!

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Be Better Than Yesterday

Be Better Than Yesterday


         Each day should improve us and our outlook for tomorrow, and make our future foundation brighter.  We can build on previous experiences that contribute heartily to the person we are currently and the one we become.

         Our yesterdays collectively nourish the many parts of us as they are generating the total sum of who we are.  In becoming better versions of the us we have chosen to be, we’re inspiring those close to our paths.

         The choices made are filling our beings with so much goodness that transport us to immense heights.  Our tomorrows may benefit magnificently because of cherished experiences energizing us forward.

         Meditation in silence and solitude might give tremendous insights and ideas to raise our hopes for future endeavors.  We do not see things right in front of us, but we see things as we are.

         So our biases are part of all we absorb and filters the information as it comes to us, and is ingrained within.  Our decisions for how today is can be influenced by the many ways the past makes it happen.  Do right, be true!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Don’t Rush Past It

Don’t Rush Past It




         Our lives are so fast paced that we rush past quite a lot of things, and miss out on much of the experiences amidst us.  If we can slow down to get the most out of our surroundings, we’d absorb somethings incredible.

         To take in the many gifts presented our way, so much flourishing may come into our lives and inspire phenomenal achievement.  Making the time to smell the roses adds beauty to our perspective and brightens outlooks,

         Being able to sit back and contemplate the ideas that swirl close can energize us toward magnificent directions.  And the places we visit may fill our minds with cherished blessings and totally newer insights.

         Grasping all that comes our way might raise us to unforeseen heights and lead to great challenges met.  Reading Matthew Kelly’s “Slowing Down  To The Speed Of Joy”, he talks about getting off the merry-go-round to get tuned in with the life we may be missing.

         Blowing by the aspects that rush away at speeds incomprehensible, but may be able to add value to our lives in treasured ways.  If we catch the moments that might otherwise slip by then the “rush past” could turn into a “rush toward” experience.  Transform our RUSH perspective, and share it.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Escape This Cage

Escape This Cage




         A cage is an enclosure that holds things including animals, birds etc., but could also feel like a trap.  We might sense being trapped in where we are and situations we’re in.

         The freedom we can achieve is exhilarating to let us become better versions of ourselves.  Behind closed doors could be limiting to the space we have and can’t stretch intentionally.

         When we’re cooped up in confined places that can choke us off into very restrictive circumstances.  Decisions by people might make our cages real and may be the trapped feelings we experience.

         What seems like protection to some is not seen the same way by all, and suppressing in unexpected ways.  Feeling anxious because someone exerts a level of power to our situation does not bring good sensations.

         Escaping the boundaries that keep us caged makes the sweetness of freedom all the more cherished.  The barbed wire may hold us as prisoners trapping us from ascending beyond.  Reach for possibilities, and inspire all.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Image-ine Holiness

 Image-ine Holiness



         We are created in the image and likeness of God, and God truly is holiness; so holiness is closely attainable for us.  Picturesque traits are within our grasp, and we hold characteristics that connect us in some ways to our God.

         Being a part of the One who gave us life is a tremendous comfort to each one, if only we’ll let that happen.  In our Nicene Creed, included is “One, holy, catholic and apostolic’.  The simplest phrase I’ve found for holy is “connected with God”.

         On a TV show I heard “Everyday is a near death experience.”  That sparked in me, “Everyday our lives should be a near God experience.  We are constantly fed ideas that lead us in amazing directions.

         Pictures transmit so many messages as well as inspirations to make achievements happen for the benefit of all.  Our link to holiness is a great way to boost morale for any in the midst of us.

         I heard on a show recently, “Every day  is a near death experience.”  As I heard this I thought, “Our lives should consistently be a near to God experience.”  Connecting creatively is how our God reaches out to us.

Help, Refusing To Give Up!

Help, Refusing To Give Up!



         We all need a Support Group to help us in a variety of ways, but in refusing to give up there is more progress being made.  So much diligence and perseverance makes pending results enhance our lives in raised ways.

         When we stay connected with our community then being ones who encourage one another build up self-esteem for all with whom we have all we have contact.  Lifting others up to incredible heights might be a great feeling for ourselves and could be an inspiration for all to absorb.

         If we don’t give up being the helpers then the benefits within any of our environments would achieve the best versions of people possible.  To be the kind of person our world needs we have to agree to make the good choices and do the proper things.

         Holding onto the scraps to keep us going may be all that it takes to propel forward on the journey we’re travelling.  Staying linked unto others is what we need to be there for that next person.

         The words of another, whether questions or suggestions can be the needed spark that gets our fire started.  We or they could be the Support Group for each other to reach that level thought impossible.  Don’t give up!

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Friendship Is Magic

Friendship Is Magic



         The magical connection of friendship can be tremendous for many reasons including being a Support Group.  The ways we build each other up may result in encouraging and energizing methods.

         Sharing in community environments could brighten our perspectives to the point of raising levels in unimagined growth.  Being side-by-side can be magnificent in the results that occur and bring hope-filled moments.

         Things we share may be inspiring to boost us upwards in so many significant ways and raise us to incredible levels.  Friendships could be the glue that holds us together and fixes many cracks in our lives.

         Magical can be illusionary in some ways, but also may bring wonder in other ways too.  There would also be a touch of the WAND-erful carried to our presence.

         Having friends might be for a reason, for a season or for a lifetime as our relationships progress.  We can have WOW moments that brighten our perspectives as they shine light immensely.  Be friendly and share joy!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

More Valuable Than ……!

More Valuable Than ……!

         We are valued and valuable beyond description and far more than we have imagined.  Our envisioning is a fraction of our worth, and much more precious a gem we are.

         To reflect a value seems infinitely incomparable to anything we may  sense and get inspired that our achievement accomplishes.  In sharing any gifts could result and planting seeds that will grow incredibly and provide so many blessings along the way.

         We are not perfect, but we are being perfected on the journey we are travelling.  Our focus needs to be on getting better than we were yesterday and improves the environment around us.

         Being light to others reduces the surrounding darkness that fills space encompassing the landscape of which we partake.  The treasure thought of as a prize adding to our coffers makes it more valued than expected.

         The extravagance of any item that creates illumination to levels would sparkle a shine brightening the scene with magnificence.  Having the terrific consequences can be a difference maker.  See, be and share value!

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Virtue, Even Attempted Virtue, Brings Light

Virtue, Even Attempted Virtue, Brings Light



         Trying to do the right thing can make the difference and is quite the enhancment to many situations.  We can make strides forward to build up our self-esteem and get to amazing levels.

         Virtue is defined as “standard of right”, as well as “a particular moral excellence”.  As long as we’re headed in the right direction, anything we do is progress to achieve success.

         In Star Wars, Master Yoda said, “Do or do not.  There is no try.”  But the “Try” accomplishes more than we think possible.  What we imagine as helpful lifts others and ourselves to greater heights.

         Getting inspired to take that next step might be magnificently needed to propel us onward as we reach for phenomenal results.  Seeing resulting light illuminates so much perspective and brightens our senses.

         Virtue fills our being with tremendous goodness, and also the light brought out is an opportunity to spill it onto others.  We have incredible chances to do terrific deeds and bless many along the way.  Be virtuous!

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

We All Belong!

We All Belong!



         We rely on each other as a Support Group and are responsible to others for many things.  Going through this life alone is not the ideal way that makes sense.

         Getting inspiration can come from varied sources, allowing us to proceed to brighter futures.  Our connections to one another gives us so much hope and lifts us toward greater heights.

         Putting ourselves in good environments gives added benefits for us that we can achieve tremendous outcomes.  Being amidst a community to raise us in ways with renewed perspectives as goals sets our sights on a prize greater than we envisioned.

         Belonging to a Support Group encourages us immensely, plus gives many opportunities for sharing blessings.  As we amass collections, then the favors to bestow on others are magnificent.

         I heard, “The reason we don’t have peace in our world is that we’ve forgotten that we belong to each other.”  Just came across a quote from yester-year, “The things we experience don’t define us.  But they might refine us.”  Seeing ourselves connected can make all the difference!

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Verso l’Alto

Verso l’Alto



         This phrase means “To the heights”, and it is attributed to a man that died in 1924.  Pier Giorgio Frassati was canonized a saint with Carlo Acutis on September 7th, by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican,

         Carlo Acutis has said, “We are all born as originals.  But some die as photocopies.”  Stay unique, don’t try to be someone else.  I’ve heard, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”

         If only we pay attention to the words of others, we can gain so much richness added to our own journey.  Picking up gems may reflect brighter things as they shine joy into us and give us more to share with others.

         As we attempt to climb higher the world could witness the gleaming that exudes from us as it propels into our surroundings.  Being aloft and to look down we get a newer perspective at which to smile.

         When we absorb the gifts offered to us, there is such richness added to our coffers and we can bless all brought to our path.  Grabbing life with gusto is a challenge we all face.  Reach for the heights, but be unique too!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Be On Pilgrimage

Be On Pilgrimage


         A friend returned from a vacation and told me he was going to stop vacationing, but he would still travel,  He looked for something spiritual in each journey, and they became pilgrimages.

         That changed my own travels as I started seeking spiritual things as part ot experiences and added richness to viewpoints.  Even close places held newer perspectives with brighter points giving tremendous insights.

         Since my friend’s revelation regarding the gift of sensing much more in the simple observances I’ve gained immense light that has been spilled my way.  I am a pilgrim whether near or far, in soaking up what is offered to me wherever it comes from and in whatever way it appears.

         Travels are enhanced and beauty is noticed in various places as long as we’re open to possibilities.  Inspiring and energizing us to further insight lifts our spirits magnificently and is a self-esteem builder extraordinaire.

         Any environment we find ourselves in offers tremendous blessings, to raise us with phenomenal energy.  Being open can infuse so much into our lives filling us to an overflowing level.  Get a renewed view, share it with all,

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Give The World Joy

Give The World Joy



         Our community is hungry and thirsty for us to infuse it with joyful input as much as we can give.  We can be influencers with such positivity that is uplifting in some incredible ways.

         The present we offer is precious as well as valued and valuable a gift to one or more people.  Our environment can be enhanced in tremendous ways, and what they receive may be shared with all brought to their path.

         Inspiration and energizing would be transferred to any that are open to such possibilities.  Joy can be multiplied to bring us to a newer height to experience feelings we may not have imagined probable.

         Taking in perspectives that propel us to magnificent levels and gives gifts to shine brightly in our lives.  We must unpack what we’ve gotten and put to productive use for them to be blessings.

         Our chances to make the world a better place are choices we have to give off ourselves that improves our surroundings.  A joyful outcome tends to be a perspective changer for all that are touched by it.  Give generously,

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Adjust Your Sails

Adjust Your Sails



         Do we feel like we can’t direct the wind we face?  Then we should adjust our sails.  When we aren’t able to control the challenges we face, there is so much to do in our reactions.

         Actually “react” may be not right, but response could be the proper thing to do.  We recognize and honor First Responders, not first reactors when called for and needed.

         To respond is approaching with a level of calmness and thought out methods of handling situations.  Openness to receive guidance is being willing to let someone help us and stand beside us.

         Opportunities to become the best version of ourselves is growth we accept as a precious gift handed to us, but it must be unwrapped and put to good use.  Thoughtful and planned responses can result in any productive outcomes possible.

         We may get buffeted in many ways, but our journey could be one of goodness for us and others.  When we’re open to adjustments then sights ahead can be fulfilling.  Sail onward, make a difference.

At All C.O.S.T.s!

At All C.O.S.T.s!



         A friend shared a homily he heard -- Choose Jesus daily, Obey Jesus daily, Surrender and serve Jesus daily, Trust Jesus daily.  The first words’ first letters spell COST.  These are great reminders to stay focused.

         Getting inspiration from other’s ideas boosts our self-esteem as well as the mindset to proceed onward.  To Choose-Obey-Surrender/Serve-and -Trust helps each of us remain on task.

         Being in an environment that allows us to thrive can be a blessing for any participants achieving the most life has to offer.  The price of living our life is realizing it is valued and valuable and precious.

         When we notice our Child of God status, it elevates us to incredibly grand levels.  Jesus asking His disciples, “Who do yo say that I am?”, and Peter responding, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” taught me, his words were “We see your Family connection, and we want a piece of that.”

         Gaining perspective from another’s insights takes us further into our journey and fills our coffers with blessings.  We are richer because of all we are willing to receive as gifts.  Unwrap and put to good use all we’re given.