Life's Loving Memories

EBB AND FLOW "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all."                    George Washington.   Is the current state of our nation driving you a little crazy?  One action that is a really bad idea is suddenly reversed? Do you ever look back to simpler times when people thought that telling the truth was the right thing to do; that honoring all people was the right thing to do; and my favorite what if, what if we remember that having neighbors nearby meant that we treat them right, and they return the support. I think of the uncertainty of the times, and wonder, what is next. Then I remember the words of President Jimmy Carter When he said: "A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It is a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness...

 THE GREATER GIFT "There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It is why you were born and how you become most truly alive."              --Oprah Winfrey Through my life I have had many careers: working in a deli shop; working in the costume department at CSU Fullerton; teaching speech and drama classes for over 37 years; and then retiring and stepping in to ministry. Each job I had led to something new and rewarding. I stop and think what all my many experiences of work had in common, and came to the conclusion that all of them were Spirit led. Each gave me the gift of sharing myself with others. I am alive in 2025 writing, speaking, being involved in numerous projects, and sharing community with my loving and wonderful Spiritual Community, Las Vegas CSL.  What is your gift to yourself and others? Is your gift sharing quality time with your friends and family? Encouraging others to reach for their highest and...