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April 17, 2010

Our state of mind is reflected in every encounter we have. . .

I can well remember that when I was a young girl, I wanted to blame others for how I was behaving. "He made me do it," was my common refrain. Pointing fingers at others is far easier than looking at ourselves and we aren't alone in opting for this excuse for ou[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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April 13, 2010

Meditation takes on a new meaning. . .

I heard an interesting talk last night by a man who works in a treatment setting as a spiritual adviser. In that role he helps men and women learn the art of meditation. I so appreciated the message because of its simplicity. He said, and I paraphrase, medita[...]

Your Experience, Strength and Hope

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April 11, 2010

Who have you helped recently?

Helping others is one of the greatest opportunities that presents itself. Most of us experience joy when we have been able to ease the journey for some one else. But there does come a time when we have to ask ourselves if we are helping or hindering the journey a[...]

Your Experience, Strength and Hope

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April 9, 2010

Being more hopeful is a daily decision, if hope is lacking in your life . . .

Simple things we can do now to change our perceptions and become more hopeful. 1. Ask God for help. 2. Let go! 3. Surrender to God what ever is demanding your attention. 4. Do one thing to inspire joy in some one else’s life every day! And make a note of th[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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April 6, 2010

Every change begins with a little willingness. . .

I have thought a lot about the changes I have made throughout my life. I have been prompted to think about this because of the next book I have begun to write. It's a memoir but not a simple chronology of what it was like, what happened, and what it's like no[...]

What I Believe - You and Your Higher Power

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April 1, 2010

Health Care Reform is hailed by all! April fools!!

Wouldn't it be interesting if the entire country found something in the new law to make them happy? I have thought a lot about this reform lately. Considering all the discussion on cable news, it's been hard to avoid thinking about it. I can't say that I unde[...]

Karen's Musings

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March 28, 2010

We are experiencing deeply troubling times . . .

The rhetoric on cable news has become deafening. I am reminded of Rodney King's words a few years ago: "Can't we all just get along?" As I've said in other posts, I am not intending for this site to be political. We all get enough of that every time we turn o[...]

Reflections in the Mirror - You and Yourself

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March 23, 2010

Is incivility becoming the rule of the land?

I don't know if you favor the health care reform bill or not. That's none of my business and this blog is not intended to be political. However, whatever side of this particular issue, or any issue any of us happen to favor, our thoughts can and should be expre[...]

Circle of Family and Friends - You and Your Personal Community

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March 22, 2010

Detaching with love seems like an oxymoron to some. . .

When I first heard the suggestion to detach from another person, I interpreted it to mean to sever all ties, all communication. Considering it was a relationship partner I was supposed to detach from, I found the suggestion out of the question. What I had faile[...]

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March 17, 2010

Cultivating Hope is an inside job but our friends can help. . .

Happy St. Patrick's Day. What an appropriate day for me to talk about hope and how it can be cultivated. I spent many St. Patty's Days in the bars drinking green beer or martinis with their green olives. That was a time in my life that I was very short on hop[...]