Archive for the ‘Happiness’ Category

Morning Prayer 11/100. Sitting still

I am sitting still. I am moving at jet speed. Both are true. Each is a blessing. [Note: this was drafted in flight Thursday 7/16] United flight 1591 is at 35,000 feet and on the way to San Francisco. Cindy’s and my vacation started officially when the wheels left the ground. We cannot get to […]

Posted on July 20, 2015 at 5:49 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Morning Prayer 9/100. Life passages.

Life is passage. We are constantly moving from one place to another, from one situation to another, from one joy to another. The passage may seem from one obstacle to another. Doors and gates and even windows may be seen as obstacles when they are closed and prevent our passing from where we are to […]

Posted on July 16, 2015 at 7:39 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Morning Prayer 8/100. Listening is loving

Listening is loving. My mom clearly distinguished listening from hearing. She reminded me (frequently) all it took to hear was my ears. What it takes to listen is my mind. How often I heard, “I know you hear me, but are you listening to me?” Listening is a conscious action. Listening to another person shows that […]

Posted on July 15, 2015 at 10:48 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Morning Prayer 7/100. A warning

A warning given — and received — during my early morning run. The day was dawning bright and warm. Many walkers were out and everyone was friendly. With all of them I shared a wave or a smile or a “Good morning!” Approaching a single walker from behind, I issued my customary warning. I lightly, […]

Posted on July 14, 2015 at 5:00 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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