I’m a writer, worked for many years as a reporter for local papers. I’ve started to write and submit to online magazines (amazing how many of them there are!) Received my first notice of publication this week: in a 12-step magazine (I’m a 12-stepper.) Fun to see my name in print again. Hope to see many more!
A good day to all who stop here!

The hint of fall here in the eastern US!

Reading Brother David’s “Gratitude: The Heart of Prayer” in the mid-80s was one. My lifelong involvement in the 12-step way of life helped me to find a Higher Power and started me on my spiritual journey. How grateful I am for both!!

i just think simple smiles are so important – I know they are to me when I receive them. Still workin’ on smiling (I remember the recent question we had about it.) I also absolutely am for telling the person in detail who has extended kindness about my gratitude for it, and how it touched me. In “extreme” circumstances, I will get out the stationery and pen a note. (Sadly, we may be losing the art of the written word and putting pen to paper!)

My company is being sold. At first, this produced some very familiar anxiety and fear in me. But you know–in a miracle, I’ve actually forgotten about it over the past several days!! I’ve grown to love this job – why not enjoy it while it’s here!

Probably more sleep–always a challenge to me. I tend to sleep for a few hours, then awake. Then I choose to check my e-m or Facebook–probably not the wisest choice. Sleep is such a blessing!!

I don’t really know what it is either…I suspect it’s when the laborious becomes easy. I guess it’s an unearned gift, which I have generally missed–but I’m gettin’ better at it!

Brother David, of course, for being a large part of my spiritual journey. I remember being struck by his “Gratefulness: The Heart of Prayer” in the mid-80s. My parents (I guess so many will say that,) for loving and bruising me, all at the same time. It’s amazing: even their offhand opinions have affected me deeply. And a relatively new friend, who shares my spiritual path with me. For these, and for you, I am so grateful! A good day to all who stop here!

As spiritually and emotionally generous. As a loving, giving, vibrant daughter, sister, friend who loved to make others laugh and relished their successes. As someone who came back from long odds – which meant that, indeed, you could too.

I know for sure in my gut that there is a God. I can forget when my head starts chattering. Funny how you can forget things that you know!.

By praying–for me, saying “Thank you” with my heart–and, on the order of the Eckhart Tolle quote yesterday, by staying still there too.

It’s Nature for me. I try to walk every day and love being outside. Reminds me of when I was a kid and would play outside ’til dark (in the days when kids did that!) The air, the light, the breeze–it’s great and free as a bird (in both senses!) Happy Day To All Who Stop Here!!

I think I show my respect for others through my compassion. I’ve had a lot of rough times (perhaps we all have,) and it has made me particularly sensitive to the struggles of others. I try to be a “willing ear,” and am just learning, as well, to maintain my own boundaries (not an easy formula to realize!) I think if I show respect I receive it in kind.

I like to write on the themes they provide: one was Dating, another, What Really Matters, another, Hope. Thanks for asking, Anna!

Wow!

Thanks, Kev!

Thanks, Aine!

That sounds lovely, Aine. It’s funny: ever since I started working at home my sleep has been disrupted. It’s crazy too: sometimes, I’m afraid I’m gonna miss something! Go figure!