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CONTENTMENT

8/30/2020

CONTENTMENT

Many have searched all of their lives
for that contentment that leads
to peace of mind.

Perhaps contentment comes from giving up
those things we cannot keep..for those things
that money cannot buy.

It was said that "A tub was large enough
for Diogenes, but a world was too little for
Alexander."

As of late, we have become aware of the
pricelessness...
Of a silent starry sky.
Of the dawn's early blush.
Of children laughing innocently.
Of the burden lifting power of prayer

Only as we learn to be content...shall
we be able to widen the channels of our
life.

(First Posted on September 23.2012,
with a revision made on August 30, 2020.)

GOD IS THE SOURCE 227

8/23/2020

GOD IS THE SOURCE 227

                                                          God is the source...
                                                          Of every breath we breathe
                                                          Of every good thought
                                                          Of every kind deed
                                                          Of every lesson taught

                                                          God is the Source...
                                                          Of every word sublime
                                                          Of every victory won
                                                          Of every moment in time
                                                          Of every rising sun

                                                          God is the Source...
                                                          Of every sunset etched in gold
                                                          Of every seed of faith well sown
                                                          Of every hymn that stirs the soul
                                                          Of every crop of love full grown
                                                          Of everything known
God is the source
Of our power
Of every hour

(First published October 10, 1976)

COUNTING MOONBEAMS

8/23/2020

COUNTING MOONBEAMS

Back in July, it was another one of those really
hot nights , with the temperature soaring above
100 degrees in the daytime, and not much cooler
in the night. I was laying in bed trying to go to
sleep, with little success. I even tried counting...
moonbeams, putting them in a jar and taking them
home with me. Didn't help. So, I just laid there and
after awhile, these thoughts ran through my head...

                                          If it can wait, let it
Pursue the Holy moment
Keep your lamps lit
                                          (Written 8.18.2013)

SOUL HEALERS

8/17/2020

SOUL HEALERS

"The soul," wrote Dostoevsky,
  "is healed by being with children."

We have viewed many significant
                                                quotes in our lifetime, but for us,
personally, few could contain more
  significance than this one.

For, from our four children, and
twelve grandchildren, we have witnessed
many healings of our mind and spirit.

For our children and grandchildren have,
again and again, radiated that child-like
faith, hope, beauty, love and trust
that every adult searches for, and longs
to find within himself and his fellow-man.

"And a little child shall lead them..."
And, they shall be healed.

(First published August 18. 2012)

WHO AM I? WHAT'S GOING ON? WHAT REALLY MATTERS?***

8/15/2020

WHO AM i? WHAT'S GOING ON? WHAT REALLY MATTERS?***

   For sure, I am not the only person asking
the above questions during these destructive,
pandemic times. Millions of other individuals
  and families have have
been posing the same or additional queries.

This past week, the mother of one of my
daughters-in--law, plus a long time friend
of my wife's, passed away.

Donna, my wife, is about to have a second
cataract surgery and is taking antibiotics
combating a bladder infection.
As for me, I am recovering from a bruised
hip, a broken ankle and some eye sight
gone astray. Other than that, Donna and
I are doing okay, doing okay, doing okay...

   Nevertheless, Donna and I continue to be
truly blessed by God. No guess work involved.
We’ve lived long enough to realize that no matter
how difficult things may appear to us in our lives’,
situation, there are always those who have it worse.

(***In the 16 years of publishing articles, this is
the longest title, and it could have been much longer)

(Written and published on August 15, 2020)

ON MOVING

8/14/2020

ON MOVING

By the time a person reaches
the age of 40, he has had plenty
                                 of opportunity to move from one
town to another.

There is something to be said for
moving, just as there is in staying put.

Moving, above all, gives us the
opportunity to start anew, to start
afresh.

Moving signals the beginning of a new
and exciting adventure in which...

New fortunes may be found
Old wounds may be healed
New friendships may be formed.

It is good that we have to move
occasionally, for it reaffirms the
eternal truth that this earth with
all its worldliness...is not our final
home.

(First published on August 31, 2012)

THOUGHTS FARTHEST OUT

8/2/2020

THOUGHTS FARTHEST OUT

It is a rather interesting paradox
that our thoughts farthest out
are usually conceived from that
creative Spirit farthest in.

In this age of reason and rush,
the power of relaxation and reflection
is seldom understood or utilized.
Instead, our minds race with clamor
rather than with calmness and tranquility.

We have been prone to meet every
problem with undue pressure, and
agitation, rather than with peaceful
contemplation, meditation, and prayer.

The social pressures of our time have
distorted and hidden from our view
the creative power that may occur
when our inner thoughts are aligned
with the thoughts of God.

The ancient promise still stands
for all who will...
"Be still and know..." (Psalm 46:10)

AMERICA (THOUGHT TWO) 187

8/2/2020

AMERICA (THOUGHT TWO) 187

"What is liberty without wisdom, and virtue,"
wrote Edmund Burke.

Liberty without wisdom leads to anarchy.
Liberty without virtue leads to despotism.

How does a country maintain or regain its
liberty?

The psalmist, King David, stated this profound
aphorism...
     "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."
(Psalm 33:12)
And, "where the Spirit of the Lord is., there is
liberty." (2 Corinthians 3:17)

Liberty beckons us return...
to wisdom and virtue.

TOUGH GOING 8 25 2012

8/2/2020

TOUGH GOING

When the going gets tough...
Walk slower
Speak softer
Think higher
Listen patiently
Offer kindness
Feel gently
Rest quietly
Meditate serenely
Seek harmony
Love humanity
Live better and last longer

(First published August 25, 2012)