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I seek the inspiration of God rather than being influenced by this world. I find what brings me joy is to turn away from the noise of the world and turn towards to the silence of God. It is in the silence of the Divine is where I relate to and am in the presence of JOY.
I underestimated the danger and devastation of drug use. My daughter is addicted to drugs, I suspected but wasn’t ready to admit to myself that my own child is using drugs. Now she and her 3 yr old daughter (my precious grand-daughter) are missing, they left home and my daughter hasn’t contacted us yet. We haven’t heard from them in 10 days. I light a candle for them every day, so I am inspired by the light of these virtual candles and hope this light will guide them home.
Stay positive, be prayerful and light virtual candles. Let the Light shine! I am going through a family crisis and need to stay positive and uplifted, as to not be pulled down by negative and chaotic family drama. I can’t help family members or others to be positive and inspired if I am not positive myself.
Lighting virtual candles and reading articles on gratefulness on this website I find are very encouraging and uplifting.
It would be my Mum, she viewed everyone as family. She saw that we are all human beings and that we all need love and compassion. The qualities that I do try to embody is to not focus on the differences but the ‘common ground’ and what is the ‘same’ with each of us. And what we all need is to treat others as we would like to be treated.
I have a cold, whether or not it’s the common cold or mild symptoms of the coronavirus, I don’t know at this time. I am not sick enough to seek emergency medical help but too sick to go to the grocery store and be ‘social distancing’ but it is when suffering, it provides me an opportunity to stretch my heart and to appreciate all those (nurses, etc, ) who are dedicated to help those who are sick with this worldwide virus. I am frustrated that I can’t do more, bu...
I have a cold, whether or not it’s the common cold or mild symptoms of the coronavirus, I don’t know at this time. I am not sick enough to seek emergency medical help but too sick to go to the grocery store and be ‘social distancing’ but it is when suffering, it provides me an opportunity to stretch my heart and to appreciate all those (nurses, etc, ) who are dedicated to help those who are sick with this worldwide virus. I am frustrated that I can’t do more, but I can PRAY for others and I am grateful for those working hard to see us through this. I am grateful for the lovingkindness and goodness of our Creator.
I am grateful for birds singing, for the spring flowers and grateful for my 3 year old granddaughter, who is too young to know what is going on worldwide. She enjoys playing ball on our apartment patio, bubble baths, and playing with her indoor toys. My husband, myself and my daughter, a single mom are doing our best to protect her and loving care for her. And that’s all this little child is aware of, the loving care of her family. I am grateful that children are not being as affected b...
I am grateful for birds singing, for the spring flowers and grateful for my 3 year old granddaughter, who is too young to know what is going on worldwide. She enjoys playing ball on our apartment patio, bubble baths, and playing with her indoor toys. My husband, myself and my daughter, a single mom are doing our best to protect her and loving care for her. And that’s all this little child is aware of, the loving care of her family. I am grateful that children are not being as affected by this worldwide pandemic and that many adults are doing what we can to protect children.
My faith in God, the Creator, and my family, especially my 3 year old granddaughter, as my husband and I help in caring for her. Our daughter, her Mom is a single Mom and appreciates our support in raising her. We are the only grandparents she knows and it matters to me and my husband that we give her a double dose of tender loving care.
There is a God, the Creator of our universe. God loves us all. God loves me. God is Love. And that I can trust God.
The first people that I thought of after reading this question are fire fighters and first responders. And this question made me realize that I should not be annoyed if I hear a siren from an emergency vehicle but to be grateful they are there for others and for me in times of need.
Not sure how I can pass on their ‘gifts’ except to be grateful for the service of these unsung heroes.
I take my eyes for granted and I hope I don’t lose my eyesight. I’d rather lose my hearing than my vision. I am a visual person who loves art and photography. I also love flowers. I know I could enjoy the sweet smell of flowers if I lose my vision, but I do love their colors and design. I am grateful for all my senses. This has helped me to realize to take care of my eyes and to be grateful for all I can see.
My parents have been my teachers in my life, who taught me and my siblings to care for the environment by NOT doing something. And that is: Do NOT Litter.
I continue to NOT litter but will often pick up some litter in parks and beaches.
The gift that they pass on to me and my family is that we can each make a positive difference to make this world a better place.
Yesterday evening, my husband and I took our young grand-daughter, along with our daughter (her Mom) to a new playground. At two years old, she was in ‘AWE’ of everything at this playground, and my daughter was in ‘AWE’ of the pinks and the oranges in the sky, as the sun was setting during our time at this playground.
I am in ‘AWE’ of my family, along with other families, appreciating colorful playgrounds and colorful sunsets.
I learned that ‘moments of aweâ€...
I learned that ‘moments of awe’ are in my community as well as in a common event, as God’s presence is with us, wherever we are.
Gratefulness doesn’t always change my situation but it does change my attitude and viewpoint. Gratefulness helps me to see things in a positive way and to value my life situation. I have noticed by being grateful, it opens the way to a better way of life.
For example, I was grateful for living in a mobile home park, despite it not being the best situation for me. Then, in a miraculous way, I was able to move into a nice home in a quiet neighborhood. Gratefulness isn’t abou...
For example, I was grateful for living in a mobile home park, despite it not being the best situation for me. Then, in a miraculous way, I was able to move into a nice home in a quiet neighborhood. Gratefulness isn’t about accepting the negativity but appreciating the positivity (even in a difficult and negative environment) which opens the way for God’s guidance, wisdom and lovingkindness.
I am trying to move but the paperwork is all in the hands (and in the office) of the lender. This company is doing their best with ‘creative financing’ which my situation requires. It’s Friday evening now and there is nothing I can do to move this process forward. So, I am open to relaxing, to be at peace with this ‘wait’ and to trust it is God’s timing and Divinely inspired. This weekend is a moment of rest, as I will need to be rejuvenated before moving!...
I am trying to move but the paperwork is all in the hands (and in the office) of the lender. This company is doing their best with ‘creative financing’ which my situation requires. It’s Friday evening now and there is nothing I can do to move this process forward. So, I am open to relaxing, to be at peace with this ‘wait’ and to trust it is God’s timing and Divinely inspired. This weekend is a moment of rest, as I will need to be rejuvenated before moving!
Not sure how to contact you. What is so frustrating is neither the police nor CPS will issue an Amber Alert to search for my 3 year old daughter because they are not considered missing as my daughter packed their stuff and left. With the drug use, she became more irrational and emotionally unstable. A missing person is someone who disappears without packing and leaving. Even 10 days later, they will not search for my daughter and grand-daughter to make sure they are OK and safe. My daughter ...
Not sure how to contact you. What is so frustrating is neither the police nor CPS will issue an Amber Alert to search for my 3 year old daughter because they are not considered missing as my daughter packed their stuff and left. With the drug use, she became more irrational and emotionally unstable. A missing person is someone who disappears without packing and leaving. Even 10 days later, they will not search for my daughter and grand-daughter to make sure they are OK and safe. My daughter turned off her phone, no one can contact her, not even the police nor CPS and yet they won’t search for them, a young woman and a 3 year old girl. This is so scary. – I am praying that someone – heavenly angels and earthly angels – can reach them and bring them back home quickly and safely.
Devy, you are loved and you are indeed an amazing person. Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I am critical of myself as well. I am sending you a well deserved pat on the back. 🙂
Thank you for your kind words. And I will light a candle for you, Michele. Hope, peace, joy and love.
Thank you so much for your prayer. Blessings to you, DeVonna.
This planet Earth is our home and so, I don’t understand how or why people litter. I can only do what I can do and yes, it makes me feel happy when I pick up even just one piece of litter. I do noticed that when a park area or pathway is litter-free, people don’t trash it so much. And perhaps, when someone sees me pick up a piece of litter, they might think about not littering, I can only hope.
My parents taught me and my siblings, as well as by their own example, NOT to litter.
Now I am committed to picking up at least one piece of litter per day (on average), it doesn’t seem much and as you expressed, it seems like a small thing, but if everyone in the world stopped littering and and then, if just half the population of the world each picked up one piece of litter, that is over 3 billion pieces of litter picked up.
It really doesn’t take much to pick u...
It really doesn’t take much to pick up a piece of litter on a walk in a park and yet, it is those small things that can make a positive difference in our world.
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