A two year old child gasps in wonder as she spots a leaf in a spider web. She points to it as grandpa helps her retrieve it. She holds it up to the light and then puts it gently back on the spider web. In this moment, these two share a sense of wonder and [...]

The following is a true story, shared by a friend.  It is also my story and yours.  We often think we have left the past behind only to have it jump up and come to life in the most unexpected of times. This story reflects how the imprint of a childhood experience can have a [...]

Sometimes we get our priorities mixed up. We get caught up in the importance of the trappings of the world —- money, status, material things or culture.  When this happens they rise to the top of the heap in importance.  Then for some of us, our own self-importance or ego is the highest priority.  In [...]

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, [...]

“I’m a work in progress.”  This remark struck a cord with me as it was spoken by a very bright young man who has had his share of ups and downs in life.  It was a very insightful and honest statement from a person I have learned to respect.  He spoke a great truth for [...]

We often get involved —- way too involved —- in taking care of everything and everyone, controlling situations so they unfold exactly as we think they should play out, or fixing not only our lives, but the lives of everyone around us.  There are times when giving and caring is the right thing to do. [...]

The phrase, “TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE” is often heard. People talk about wanting to in some way make life better, help or improve the way we live. For many people this is an everyday habit that they don’t even think about.  It is a way of life.

How do you define fun? Is it something that is only playtime and does not involve your job or some kind of work?  Or, is it something that you simply enjoy, regardless of whether it is you are getting paid to do it, have to do it, or is a chore that will make life [...]

I’ve heard numerous stories and had several conversations in the last few days about –“TO BE OR NOT TO BE.” This famous question originally came from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  However it was interpreted in that famous play, it has a very definite application to our lives today. Seems that we are so busy racing around and [...]

Did you ever work and work to accomplish a goal, maintain a relationship, or build a team?  Did you ever want something so bad that you would do anything to make it happen?  Sometimes things fall in place and you get exactly what you wanted. At other times, you work, try, push and negotiate and [...]

I recently joined a study group. It is one in which we are going to explore spiritual principles.  The first week we talked about this journey as being full of possibilities.  So, we were at the POSSIBILITY JUNCTION.  As days passed, this kept rolling around in my head and took on a life of its [...]

In 2010, I.M. presents you with a challenge.  Let’s be brave enough to reach out and care about other people.  Let’s get out of the “it’s all about me and everyone wants to hear how important I am” mode of operation.  Instead, let’s ask about others and really listen to what they might have to [...]

This is my WISH for you:  COMFORT on difficult days; SMILES when sadness intrudes; RAINBOWS to follow the clouds; LAUGHTER to kiss your lips; HUGS when spirits sag; SUNSETS to warm your heart; FRIENDSHIPS to brighten your being; BEAUTY for your eyes to see; FAITH so that you can believe; CONFIDENCE for when you doubt; [...]

Twelve letters, two little words — thanks and giving. Put those together and it’s Thanksgiving! A time when we pause to give thanks!  Traditionally it was a time to give thanks for the harvest.  It was a time to celebrate the abundance stored for the winter season as well as to share the fruits of [...]

I was reminded by a wise friend that there is an important lesson we can learn from the leaves.  It is the time of year when many trees let them go. They release them to fall on the ground. This means the trees can grow brand new leaves in the spring. This feat of nature [...]

On a level road, a car rolls along at a steady speed. We may have it in cruise and it shifts automatically as we travel up and down hills.  If we prefer to manually control our speed, we adjust the pressure on the gas pedal as the terrain and road conditions or situations change.  Driving [...]

This is the first morning we have seen sunshine for several days. I looked for Miss Molly and found her stretched out full-cat length on the bed in the sunshine. As I rubbed her back she rolled and purred as she stretched more.  This was one happy cat enjoying the warmth and light of the [...]

Molly has a green and purple toy with a red string. It has fuzzy, furry material that to a cat might seem like a mouse when slowly bounded across the floor by a human. However, the fur is not what she likes. She likes to chase the red string. This is a narrow string that [...]

A dear friend who is a very wise and loving man was making plans for the future.  He had taken all the appropriate steps to financial security for this family. Yet, I watched as he stumbled over one new opportunity after another. He seemed overwhelmed with change and finding the new road.  It seemed that [...]

What do you do if you work, study, plan, take action steps, pray and meditate – and still your desires and wishes don’t materialize? Give up!  No, that’s not an option!  Instead take a look at how you feel, what you really want, and if there is some confusion about that outcome. Sometimes we have [...]