Expressing Peace. Waiting in Line. 73.
At a breakfast meeting this morning, Cindy and I were waiting in line to fill our plates. The line moved quickly. The others were friendly. The food supply was ample. And as I stepped, stopped, stepped, stopped, stepped my way to the scrambled eggs and hash brown potatoes, I realized today’s topic. Research from Cal […]
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Expressing Peace. Scent of Peace. 69.
The scent of peace spoke to my memory this morning. As strong as in grandmother’s bathroom 60 years ago, the Jergen’s Lotion almond scent called my attention. The scent of peace is coffee beans, fresh from the bag. Their aroma buzzes its way as it is ground to rich brown sand, brewed to share its […]
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Expressing Peace. Front Porch after Supper. 68.
I know wonderful peace from my front porch after supper. The day–the work day–is done. I am slowing down; I enjoy the outside world slowing down around me. The air has more weight than at 6:45 this morning as the sky lightened. The light now softens. Sounds, even of the few cars passing right in […]
In: Beauty, Happiness, Home, Peace, Peacefulness, Prayer, Work · Tagged with: Peace, Prayer, praying, spiritual simplicity, thanksgiving
Expressing Peace. Gratitude. 67.
Let’s not confuse gratitude with ‘thank you’. That was Expressing Peace #57. This is the gratitude that happens every day, involves you and another, and wants to be expressed. Gratitude is the quality of “being warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful”. And that requires someone or something else. I’m taking as […]
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