Since February 14th, I have been devastated, I have to admit. It was Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day when one of the greatest atrocities was committed at a school in Parkland, Florida. It has taken me all this time to sit with this and prayerfully ask, "What is my response? What am I called to … Continue reading In the Name of Love
Maybe you're alive today to bring someone a message of love. Maybe you're alive just to be a reminder of hope. Maybe you're alive to bring a little sanity to the world with kindness and a loving presence. Maybe you're alive to bring joy. May you bring to your day and this moment a reminder … Continue reading Bring it
May your heart open and may you be happy. May your mind open and may you be tolerant. May you find reasons to love yourself and all those around you. Always. In love.
A 12 year old girl brought a loaded gun to a school that went off accidentally and hits other children. 12 years old. We won't count all the school shootings now. We won't allow ourselves to dissolve into a shouting match of blame and anger. Let's just be with this for a moment. Let's … Continue reading The posture of peace
Don't give up on yourself or your dreams. Don't compare yourself to anyone else or to what you perceive she/he has that you do not. Don't do this anymore. Instead, look and see where the light comes through those old wounds built upon false ideas of your brokenness. You are not broken. You are not … Continue reading Breakthrough
This is how my day began. A walk and a scramble over a gate with a surprise at the end! I was almost over the last bar when I stopped and saw a message that I have never seen staring me in the eyes. Can you see it there? You may need to enlarge the … Continue reading Another Love Letter
DON'T SAY WHAT IS THE USE OF ME ALONE BEING PEACEFUL WHEN EVERYONE IS FIGHTING YOU ARE NOT ONE YOU ARE A THOUSAND JUST LIGHT YOUR LANTERN. Rumi
We began this New Year on a Full Moon. Between January 1st and 2nd, the moon showed off Her light and reminds us of something within us that is just as luminous. We began this New Year with a hint; step out of the shadows and allow yourself to light up with hope, joy, and … Continue reading New Year Resolution
This is the season of giving and for some, it can put a terrible pressure on the wallet. So, it is also a good time to rethink generosity and to find a way to give generously and joyfully. I used to work at a public health clinic in Palm Beach County in the 80's. It … Continue reading Generosity
These past few weeks have been hard. There was the Thanksgiving holiday with a lot of traveling and some issues came up for me which had to be faced - yuck. Although they appeared to come from someone else, I had to find where I was harboring anger and deal with it and get … Continue reading Shower of Blessings
Nellie Lauth 