Category: Devotion
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Live Long, yes please
What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? A want a long life, most days. On days when I am exhausted, not so much. My husband and I have an ongoing discussion about who will die first. I know, that sounds morbid. I tell him he is not allowed to…
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Appreciate Who You Love
So many humans take for granted the people who love them the most. They assume their family and friends will always be there doing what they always do. Then one day, you look up and those humans you took for granted are long gone. Don’t make that mistake. Show them you really are thankful for…
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Sacred Time Brings Me Joy
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. The first thirty minutes that my husband and I are both awake belongs to our marriage. We wake up. We let the dog out. We don’t look at our phones. We take care of bathroom necessary things, then we focus on each other.…
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Day 135
Being a human #135 You must find a way to approve of and love yourself. If you don’t like something about you, fix it, change it, so that you do like it. You might even grow to love you!
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Day 97
I love this old hymn. In the multimedia world we live in I was tempted to find it on YouTube. However, I am a word girl. I love the words of this hymn so much I’m breaking my own rule and posting song lyrics. The copyright is listed below. I don’t know about tomorrowI just…
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Mary Did You Know?
Mary knew that she was the vessel of the Holy one. The angel Gabriel told her. Did she know that her son would preform miracles? Did she know he would heal the sick and comfort the broken? Did she know he would suffer and give his life for humanity? I believe she did not know…
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To my Jewish Friends
I pray with you. Your God and mine is the same Blessed Adonai, Ruler of the universe. May the lesson of the candles resonate with us all. May God bless you and yours.
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Don’t Be Lukewarm
My fellow Americans, no matter who you voted for don’t come at me 6 months from now changing sides. Stick to your beliefs, for better or worse. I will always respect you for being true to your core values.
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Mindfulness
I started practicing mindfulness. It’s basically turning your mind to what you are doing. Focus on the task at hand. Pay attention in all things. Slow down when walking enjoy the walk instead of focusing on the destination. Chew each bite, focused on taste. Listen to each sound in a person’s voice when they speak…
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It’s about Moderation
We could all do with a reminder that it is not eating that is a sin, but gluttony. Not one beer but many that make you drunk. It’s not saving as much money as you can but greed that is dangerous. Moderation in all things, humans. Make it your life rule.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 