Nobody knows you better than you
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Friday, March 29, 2019
SMILING
Do you always smile?
my student asked.
No, but what makes me
smile is when I find that
what I am looking for
is already in me.
my student asked.
No, but what makes me
smile is when I find that
what I am looking for
is already in me.
It is like Dorothy wanting to go home.
She already had the power.
She already had what she needed
to go home
I have to laugh
at myself
when I realize that
I already knew
what I was searching to learn.
She already had the power.
She already had what she needed
to go home
I have to laugh
at myself
when I realize that
I already knew
what I was searching to learn.
What if I started by looking inside
instead of outside
listening to the wisdom in me
instead of looking for the wisdom
externally?
What if I journeyed within
connected to my internal Spirit
and never had to leave home
to find what I already had?
instead of outside
listening to the wisdom in me
instead of looking for the wisdom
externally?
What if I journeyed within
connected to my internal Spirit
and never had to leave home
to find what I already had?
Thursday, March 28, 2019
W IS FOR WAFFLES
One of my wife’s favorite foods is a waffle. Until recently, one of the wisest investments we made was in the waffle iron we bought. It is one of those waffle makers that takes all the guesswork out of making waffles. The only challenge was the first batch getting them to the proper level of crispness for my boo. That accomplished, which for her was between a 4 and a 5, the rest was a cakewalk. You plug it in and it beeps when it is properly heated. Put in the batter and close the lid and it beeps when your waffle is done. Perfectly prepared waffles every time. The main problem I have is that sometimes I put a bit too much batter in and then it overflows and I have to clean up the overflow once her waffle is done. Life, like a waffle does not always go smoothly or seem to come out perfectly.
Watching my wife drool and moan as she dreamingly devoured two buttermilk waffles smothered in melted butter and syrup, she asked me if I was going to have one. No. don’t get me wrong, waffles can be awesome. And every once in a while, I can have a waffle the way she likes them, but most times, if I am going to have a waffle, I have to do something to it. Like one day, I added blueberries and ricotta cheese to my waffle batter. Oh my, those were so good. Especially when I would come to this little pocket of ricotta cheese and then a blueberry. It was almost like eating a cross between a blintz and a waffle.
But my favorite way to eat a waffle is with some shredded cheddar cheese and some salsa mixed into the batter. So it is kind of like this quesadilla waffle. Sometimes I will hold the salsa, just add some taco meat, cheese, diced jalapenos, onions, and tomatoes to the batter, and then put salsa on top, kind of like the syrup. There really is no right way to eat a waffle.
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SONG OF THE WEEK
This song reminds us that it is the simple things in life that so often bring us joy
Lyrics
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most / Not where you live, what you drive or the price tag on your clothes
https://youtu.be/e4ujS1er1r0
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019
DROP IN CENTER
It is always nice
in the case of an emergency
to have a drop-in center.
What if we were our own
drop-in center.
What if we took quiet times
and listened to the wisdom
in the silence.
What if in the silence we heard
the wisdom of the Infinite
What if in this space we gained insights
we could not receive in the
noise of our lives.
in the case of an emergency
to have a drop-in center.
What if we were our own
drop-in center.
What if we took quiet times
and listened to the wisdom
in the silence.
What if in the silence we heard
the wisdom of the Infinite
What if in this space we gained insights
we could not receive in the
noise of our lives.
What if we thought about quiet
as us saying hello and welcoming
wisdom and understanding to
just drop in.
Would our drop -n center
be open more often?
as us saying hello and welcoming
wisdom and understanding to
just drop in.
Would our drop -n center
be open more often?
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
BEING MINDFUL
You left the light on.
The water is still dripping.
Are you going to throw that away?
How often do we forget
to be mindful
about our environment
and our resources.
The water is still dripping.
Are you going to throw that away?
How often do we forget
to be mindful
about our environment
and our resources.
I am one who gets distracted
and forgets to shut the light off
I leave the water running
from time to time.
I do not always treat the environment
with kindness, dignity, and respect.
and forgets to shut the light off
I leave the water running
from time to time.
I do not always treat the environment
with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Being mindful means
I have to be present
when eating and
experience the aroma,
textures,
appearance
and taste
of my food.
It means I am mindful
of my utilities and when
and why I am using them
it means I honor that which
is in my home and
regift it when I no longer
appreciate its value
I have to be present
when eating and
experience the aroma,
textures,
appearance
and taste
of my food.
It means I am mindful
of my utilities and when
and why I am using them
it means I honor that which
is in my home and
regift it when I no longer
appreciate its value
Being mindful brings me
closer to a place of that
amazing peace,
because I am seeing and
honoring the Divine in all.
closer to a place of that
amazing peace,
because I am seeing and
honoring the Divine in all.
Because of this,
I am going to work on
being mindful
and honoring all.
I am going to work on
being mindful
and honoring all.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
V IS FOR THE V-SHAPED BAKING PAN SET
When I was a kid we would play a game to build our vocabulary. I remember V being for vegetables and victory and a few other words. It was fun to be able to say that V is for V shaped. I love the shape of our V-Shaped Baking Pan Set for a few reasons. One being that it helps me make healthy snacks for my family, which is a challenge. It is going to also be making one of what Zoe calls junk food night, “taco night” fresher and easier. I can even use it to make some fresh and easy to make desserts. With my busy schedule, anything which can make my life easier and help me get fresh and healthy food on the table is a blessing.
My wife is a chip addict. So I love that in minutes I can make her fresh potato chips and if I am feeling risky, I can try getting her to eat some homemade fruit and vegetable chips. What I love about this new set is that it lets me bake twice as many ships as I could on a sheet pan. So now I can make tortilla and potato chips on demand, well with some notice at least. LOL As long as I have potatoes and tortillas in the house I can make chips.
What I am looking forward to trying next is making dessert tacos with pie crust and my favorite fillings. The more I look at these pans, the more I realize that what I can create with this pan is limited by my own imagination.
Read MoreSONG OF THE WEEK
I love this week's song of the week because it reminds you to keep your head up and stay focused and positive no matter what is going on in your life.
https://youtu.be/CmrOB_q3tjo
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
WHAT YOU SEE
My Bubby would say,
when you can see the blessing
in any situation,
then you will be okay.
She taught me
what I looked for
I would find.
If I looked for problems
I would find them
if I looked for gifts and blessings
I would find them
when you can see the blessing
in any situation,
then you will be okay.
She taught me
what I looked for
I would find.
If I looked for problems
I would find them
if I looked for gifts and blessings
I would find them
The more I look for something
the more of it I will find.
The one little problem
will become a huge field of them.
The smallest of blessings
will lead to a path of growth and evolution.
the more of it I will find.
The one little problem
will become a huge field of them.
The smallest of blessings
will lead to a path of growth and evolution.
What I look for in life
is what I will find.
is what I will find.
What if you saw each “problem”
as a teacher,
as a gift
which was bringing you closer
to your Higher Power
as a teacher,
as a gift
which was bringing you closer
to your Higher Power
What if life was filled
with nothing but
opportunities for
growth and evolution.
What if we cannot see them
because we let our ego
blur our vision.
Today let us give thanks
in all circumstances and
work to see the blessings and gifts
in all life brings our way.
with nothing but
opportunities for
growth and evolution.
What if we cannot see them
because we let our ego
blur our vision.
Today let us give thanks
in all circumstances and
work to see the blessings and gifts
in all life brings our way.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Saturday, March 16, 2019
U IS FOR UNDER THE SEA COOKIE CUTTERS
For the last few days I have been looking at these cookie cutters admiring the shapes and the playfulness of the seven cutters: pirate, sailboat, octopus, crab, shark, seashell, and turtle. These 3 ½” diameter cutters make the cutest 3” cookies. Not only are they dishwasher safe but they snap together for easy storage.
What I love about these cookie cutters is that each one is different and each has a different story to tell about the sea. You can use them with children to tell different stories about the sea and the different gifts each brings to the world and the environment. They provide a great way to teach about these sea animals, about life on the sea and explore the myths and facts about being a pirate.
What I also love is that they remind me to value the diversity of those in my community. When we focus on each other’s gifts, we make room at the Welcome Table for all of humanity and by snapping together we also make sure none of us get lost. We stay connected and protective of the bonds we share, despite our differences.
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Friday, March 15, 2019
FORGIVENESS
An eye for an eye,
A tooth for a tooth,
This is how so many of us are taught
What it teaches us
is to be unforgiving and violent
A tooth for a tooth,
This is how so many of us are taught
What it teaches us
is to be unforgiving and violent
What if we learned new lesson.
What if we learned to radiate love
in all situations
to all people
and most importantly
to ourselves
What if we learned to radiate love
in all situations
to all people
and most importantly
to ourselves
What if we remembered that
forgiveness is a gift
to you and to me.
Forgiveness sets us both free.
forgiveness is a gift
to you and to me.
Forgiveness sets us both free.
Forgiveness is not forgetting,
it is just releasing us both
from the pain of hatred
and violence
it is just releasing us both
from the pain of hatred
and violence
So today, I begin by forgiving
myself,
others
and then I ask forgiveness
from others
and myself
This helps set the world free
myself,
others
and then I ask forgiveness
from others
and myself
This helps set the world free
Thursday, March 14, 2019
SONG OF THE WEEK
This week's song of the week reminds me that no matter what challenges we have faced in our lives, nothing can stop us from achieving our goals.
Positive vibe lyrics:
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh-no
I got to keep on moving.
https://youtu.be/cy46iOwWQiE
Positive vibe lyrics:
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride
Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh-no
I got to keep on moving.
https://youtu.be/cy46iOwWQiE
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
THE WORK BEGINS
The work is not in my reading.
The work begins when
I am done.
When I sit with the ideas,
reflect on them,
decide on whether or not
to let them in my heart
and nurture me
The work begins when
I am done.
When I sit with the ideas,
reflect on them,
decide on whether or not
to let them in my heart
and nurture me
The work begins when
I put the book down.
When I reflect on the ideas,
the teachings,
the gifts,
and the inspiration.
I put the book down.
When I reflect on the ideas,
the teachings,
the gifts,
and the inspiration.
It doesn’t matter if it is
fiction or non fiction,
sacred or secular,
academic or non-academic,
there is something for me
to think about
and thus the work begins
when my eyes are done.
fiction or non fiction,
sacred or secular,
academic or non-academic,
there is something for me
to think about
and thus the work begins
when my eyes are done.
That is when my heart works.
Sometimes it is about what grade
most reflects what my student
attempted to show me.
Sometimes the work is for me;
it is about me releasing a belief,
changing a behavior,
being willing to grow and evolve.
Even as I read my own work,
the work begins
when my eyes are done
and I open my heart
and continue the journey.
Sometimes it is about what grade
most reflects what my student
attempted to show me.
Sometimes the work is for me;
it is about me releasing a belief,
changing a behavior,
being willing to grow and evolve.
Even as I read my own work,
the work begins
when my eyes are done
and I open my heart
and continue the journey.
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