Category: Spiritual
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SHMILY
My grandparents were married for over half a century, and played their own special game from the time they had met each other.The goal of their game was to write the word "shmily" in a surprise place for the other to find.They took turns leaving "shmily" around the house, and as soon as one of…
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The Dime
Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his back yard in the snow. Bobby didn't wear boots; he didn't like them and anyway he didn't own any. The thin sneakers he wore had a few holes in them and they did a poor job of keeping out the cold.Bobby had been in his backyard for…
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Sanskrit Proverb
Look to this day,For it is life,The very life of life.In its brief course lie allThe realities and verities of existence,The bliss of growth,The splendor of action,The glory of power — For yesterday is by a dream,And tomorrow is only a vision,But today, well lived,Makes every yesterday a dream of happinessAnd every tomorrow a vision…
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The Twelve days of Christmas
The song was composed by Catholics in England during the 16th Century. They were forbidden by law to practice their Catholic faith. The only legal church in england was the state church. To teach their children the basic doctrine, they used nonsense songs that would not raise the suspicions of the non-Catholics around them, but…
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Holiday gifts…
That are better than "Stuff"Twelve Pictures in my Mind that make me happy.Seeing the wonder, warmth and hope of a sunrise.Appreciating the healty glow of a peaceful sunset.Someone speacial to sit with me when I am old.Hearing my spouse sleep softly and quietly when I head off to work.Viewing and contemplating the wonders of a…
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Coping with the Holiday Season
A Time of Stress… or a Time of Peace?You get to choose!Twelve ideas for coping with stress and staying sober:Be grateful for what you have. Life is not perfect. Lower your expectations.Most of us don't need more "stuff" but most of us could use more serenity.Make a holiday budget and stick to it. Keeping the…