Life's Loving Memories

  A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP "The Spirit within me is in perfect rest. The center of my being is quiet and poised. I let my inner spirit fill my whole being with peace and stillness. With this word, I now relax in body and mind. I let Divine tranquility fill me." Ernest Holmes,                    --The Essential Ernest Holmes To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. Whether to toss and turn, slumber deeply,  ruminate about something you could have done differently yesterday, or musing about the excitement of a new adventure in the day to come -- all of these are definite possibilities. But, what to do about dropping into a sound sleep? For me, when I can't sleep, it is usually because something is on my mind, something I need to work out, or something I don't want to forget to do. From an early age I have gotten in the habit of keeping a journal by my bed, to write about what is on my mind. I pick up my pen and let the word's ...

WHICH WITCH IS WHICH We are counting down the days to the next Halloween. What a fun time to dress up and step into the wonderful world of Imagination! Can you remember what your very first Halloween costume was? My mother wrapped me in a sheet, put a crown on my head and handed me a flashlight. She told me I was the Statue of Liberty. Through the years I have donned many costumes but I think my favorite ones were a boy scout, and when my husband and I dressed up like two peas in a pod. Being a high school drama teacher for about thirty years also helped me create so many memorable moments. Imagination is such a wonderful tool. Keeping it as we go through the years is such an amazing gift, and I think it really does make our wits grow sharper. So share the magic this Halloween, and may your treats be many, and your tricks be few. "Let your words include the positive self-talk that reaps a glorious Spiritual harvest! Sandra Lindsey Smith,              ...

  PEACE WITHIN, SHARE THAT WITH THE WORLD I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there. Mother Teresa Where does Peace begin? I believe that it starts with the individual soul. It is a quality of God, and just as Love, Wisdom, Joy and Acceptance are also qualities of God, the Peace begins within. It is an inside job. Can I be the peace that God is? Can I radiate Peace into the world that surrounds me? Certainly I can, and it is a wonderful first step, but how may I take loving action to be the Peace I wish to see?   The age-old question. Does might make right? Is one man's thinking all man's thinking? Is one man every man? I believe there is a Higher Power behind all creation, and the many beliefs of various faith traditions tap This Source. It is referred to by many different names, Spirit, God, Jehovah, Lord, Father/Mother Earth, and numerous others, but ...

ALL UNFOLDS AS IT SHOULD "Use your imagination to picture yourself and all whom you know as living embodiments of health, vitality and perfection. Your imagination is a mighty force for creating good. It is the pearl of great price among all other great faculties of Mind."  Raymond Charles Barker,                    The Power of Decision Whenever challenges appear in one's life, perhaps the hardest thing to do, is to keep from getting caught in the feeling of fear. Yes, the challenge may seem daunting, but the outcome will be brighter if  our thought is concentrated on a positive outcome. Right now my husband is experiencing some health issues. He was admitted to the hospital, and has been released into a rehabilitation facility. He is getting stronger day-by-day, and he finally has some answers as to what is going on in regards to his health. Getting the assistance he needed, is allowing his health to improve as it should....