Convention, Reputation, Idealism The things Mary and Joseph left behind when they accepted their call from the angels. When we moved from Brazil to Switzerland to the US in a span of six months, I swear I left a string of my belongings everywhere we stayed. Belongings are the easiest things to leave behind. They
Vitally You
The Coming, December 14
What will make you smile until it hurts this season? Children just get the idea that Christmas is about fun, anticipation and joy. We more mature beings tend to get lost along the way. Oh, for good reasons. Gosh, I'm right there at the top of the list. I get wrapped up in the preparation and
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The Coming, December 13
"I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you gave me something to wear, I was sick and you looked after me and I was in prison and you visited
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The Coming, December 12
Lavishly giving to others is a gateway to joy! JOY A feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Philanthropy is in vogue today and a new crop of young social engineers with innovative ideas and energy have gained a global impression on governments and private sectors. This is remarkable! However, personalized, grass roots
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The Coming, December 11
Grace "Vital energy that descends down to us from the Divine" Caroline Myss' description of grace in her book "Sacred Contracts." "Amazing Grace" the song. Click here. Grace The prominent theme woven within the fabric of "The Coming." How has grace influenced your life?
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The Coming, December 10
"he had in mind to divorce her quietly." Joseph's "fork in the road. " Follow what appeared to be the just, logical decision; clearly within his rights and far more merciful than the cultural norm. Or Lean into the woowoo of dreams and angels. It's a big leap. There's a grand canyon
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The Coming, December 9
Waiting expectation, pause, linger, remain, rest, yearn, pine, hang out At the crossroads we lost the art of waiting. Instant messaging. Instant food. Instant social connection. Instant Starbucks coffee. Google Instant. Google is increasing the speed of it's search capability with Google Instant. Just type and results appear right before your eyes, no waiting necessary.
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“The Coming” December 8
"Why Me" Mary's question pops every Advent. I think it's because it's so familiar to all our stories. This insidious little question is powered by doubt and fear. Doubt about talent and capabilities. Fear that we're not good enough, don't have the right pedigree and fear of failure. I can't because
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The Coming, December 7
"Yes" is powerful! Think about it. "Yes" is affirmation. "Yes" makes me feel good. "Yes" means agreement, harmony and that we're on the same team. Consider the converse, "no." "No" is a negative answer, lack of agreement and possible discord. Think about how you feel when you have to say "no"
