Tag: #awareness
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Before you adopt a pet…….
Lou came into our lives quite unexpectedly. Before Lou, we lived with two cats and a dog. They lived long lives and the three passed within a year of each other. We had decided to wait at least a year before considering adopting another pet. We were still missing them. When you are accustomed to…
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Rainbows around the moon
There is a calm and peaceful feeling in winter. Tonight there was a rainbow (moonbow) around the moon. How rare and beautiful. When I scanned the sky, the stars shone bright. Constellations to the right. The North Star glowing . It seemed larger than usual. A white ball in the sky. I know this has…
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Grateful
The Italian lady puts a platter in front of me. It’s enough food for 6 people. Here you go she says and smiles at me. She is tiny and thin and her apron hangs crooked on her. Her eyes are deep brown and kind. She touches my shoulder and says enjoy. The food is steaming…
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Beauty All Around Us
Put those phones away and look around. Really live in the world. The world is a beautiful place. Focus on this beauty and it returns to you. A little nest appeared under my house. It is a beautiful little cone shaped nest. The nest was made with love, twigs, grass and leaves. It was left…
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The Nicest
In NYC we have titles for public employees. The Bravest for Firefighters, The Boldest for Corrections, The Finest for Cops, The Strongest for Sanitation and the Brightest for Teachers. But what about the nicest? There are people who move about the world helping others. There are people who have nothing but good intention. They are…
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Love
Love really is the answer to everything. It is pure, innocent, without an agenda. Love is what ties us to our creator. Nothing is asked of you, there is no condition or punishment when love is present. Pure love will never hurt, control you or demean you. Creator is joy, creator is everwhere, inside you…
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Veterans Day
Mornings are my favorite time of the day. This morning we were up and out as the sky started to turn pink at sunrise. When we stepped outside, the air was perfumed with the scent of burning firewood. Tomorrow is a day off from work. But it’s more than that, it’s a day to remember…
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Seasons
Fall is my favorite season. No, wait a minute, summer is. No wait, I love winter, oh and spring!! I feel fortunate to live in a place where there are four seasons. I really do love each of them. Each brings me joy and happiness. There are also some difficulties, too hot, too cold, too…
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