A year or so before my mom’s dementia took her mind away, she shocked me by stopping in front of my digital kitchen clock and proclaiming, “4:44 – that’s a great sign! Happiness, or good luck, or something like that.” Continue reading
spirituality
The Passageway
When Dorie talked to her minister about the passageway, he pooh-poohed it. “We don’t believe in things like that,” he said in a patronizing tone. “New agey – has nothing to do with religion.” Continue reading
The Sight
THEN
The longer Gertie watches her mother, the more confused she is. Gertie is 6 and never knew that her mom has tears.
“Why are you crying? Gertie asks.
“Your grandmother died today,” her mom answers.
Gertie closes her eyes. Nanny is right there beside them. When she opens her eyes again, a soft yellow light grows and surrounds her mom. Continue reading
The Answers Appear All Around
Photo by Eddie Frank, Gas Lamp Productions
In my little town, the lights sparkle
Like diamond dust thrown in the wind
Lifted by souls of the living
Who search for the gift of pure joy.
Like diamond dust thrown in the wind
Questions fly to neighbors near and far
Who search for the gift of pure joy
While admiring the view of the world.
Questions fly to neighbors near and far
Are you happy, or sad, or just neutral?
While admiring the view of the world
Where the cardinal and pelican play.
Are you happy or sad, or just neutral
Living in towns, cities and farms
Where the cardinal and pelican play
With wings full of wisdom and grace.
Photo by Carla Bradley Evans
Living in towns, cities, and farms
Worshipping spirits and stars from above
With wings full of wisdom and grace
The answers appear all around.
Photo by Susan Licht
Worshipping spirits and stars from above
While snow dances or sun sets with a splash
The answers appear all around
If we listen to trumpeting truths.
While snow dances or sun sets with a splash
From sea to shining sea
If we listen to trumpeting truths
The message can give us all peace.
From sea to shining sea
We embrace the spirits who soar
The message can give us all peace
Love and joy are in each part of us.
Happy Holidays to you, and may peace and joy abound in your life.
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