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"St. Nicholas
O good holy Nicholas,
you who brought joy to children,
put in my heart the spirit of childhood
about which the Gospel speaks.
Teach me how to sow
happiness around me. Amen."

- Catholic Greetings
Happy Saint Nicholas day!

Today, December 4th, is St. Barbara's Day. In the old faith, it is a very special day. While nature outside lies in deep sleep, we bring a promise of spring into our homes.

According to old legends, the Berchten branches bloomed on Christmas Day

LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared M

Dear Divine.
I reach out to you to find me and lift me from lethargy and complacency that I might recall the flame of truth within my soul.

Help me to move beyond the challenges of troubling times, so I may remember that beauty also exists.

Enco

The Umbrella Everyone Forgot

There's always one umbrella.
The one left behind in the office corner.
By the door. In someone's car.
Forgotten — until it rains again.
It's never the newest one.
Usually a little bent, a bit faded.
But when the sky break

"Happy people focus on what they have, while unhappy people focus on what's missing."

The profound difference between enduring contentment and perpetual dissatisfaction lies entirely in the direction of one's gaze. Happy people focus on what they hav

There are many paths you take in life. Some you can choose, some are chosen for you.

Learning to focus on what truly matters, and ignore the rest, is a direct route to serenity as cultivating inner peace requires a conscious decision to invest our at

Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we're here we may as well dance!
(Jeanne C. Stein)

Life isn't always the extravagant celebration we envisioned in our youthful dreams. The shimmering promises of effortless joy, the anticipated sym

It's happening, again...
The whitening begins...
The bridge to winter...

The fog of fall..

"Your silence didn't mean you had nothing to say, it mean you were protecting your peace!"

Choosing silence in the face of conflict or negativity is often seen as a sign of weakness or an inability to respond, but it is, in fact, a powerful act of se

"We really on borrowed time. Choose people that choose you, and let everyone else be."

Life is a precious and fleeting gift, a journey on borrowed time that reminds us to cherish what truly matters. In this limited span, our energy and love are the m

"Sometimes people can't see what is wrong in their actions because they are surrounded by those who made it feel normal." (Toby Mac)

It's a powerful and often sobering truth that our perception of right and wrong is deeply shaped by our environment.

"You'll end up disappointed if you think people will do for you as you do for them. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same heart as you."

It's a lesson many of us learn through quiet heartache: the inherent disappointment that can arise when we exp

"You can remove someone from your life and still truly want what's best for them. Just because there is a distance or detachment, it doesnt mean hate has to fill that space."
(Morgan Richard Olivier)

Sometimes, for our own peace or well-being, we hav

Offering of Greetings

"On my walking path, I often see elderly grandmothers and grandfathers walking alone.
Whenever I greet them, they respond with
bright, cheerful smiles.
There’s not a single exception.
Their smiles make me smile in turn.
Even on

My garden of flowers
is also my garden
of thoughts and dreams.

The thoughts grow
as freely as the flowers,
and the dreams are as beautiful.

~*~ Abram L. Urban ~*~

Your garden reflects your soul—a vibrant space where thoughts blossom freely and d

"Before you speak let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary?"

The power of words is immense; they can build bridges or shatter hearts, inspire hope or sow discord.
Before allowing words to escape your lips, consider them c

"Take time to rest and forget the stress."
In our relentlessly busy world, the sacred act of rest is often forgotten, yet it's the very cornerstone of a flourishing life.

Taking time to gently disconnect from the relentless demands of daily life—to qu

Some people walk through life like ghosts in their own story—present but invisible, surrounded yet unseen. They smile when expected, nod politely, go through the motions, all while quietly aching for someone—anyone—to notice that they're not okay.

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