(For you, Michele. Thanks for asking) Somewhere, Something happened. SomeOne came and took up residence SomeWhere. I only know this; a deep Silence and Stillness. This is Who has taken up residence in this Heart. How to explain the inexplicable? It is not this creek or this cabin. It is not this chant in the … Continue reading Another Flat Creek Contemplation
You have not lost your way. You only think you have. Listen to the Voice of your Heart. It is always kind and it leads you to the peace you are seeking outside of yourself. In the meantime, find thoughts that are loving to yourself. Forgive yourself everything in this very moment. You can start … Continue reading out of the woods
May the tempest of thoughts be quieted now and may you find a deep and lasting peace. May you see the signs of hope and find the courage to take on the challenges you face with joyful expectation. May you know your self-worth and how precious you are. May you find love. May you make … Continue reading A Wish for You
I was feeling a little rough one morning but ventured out to do errands anyway. I was coming into a store I often go to, when the shop keeper said, "You always brighten my day." Seriously? Wow. I was feeling terrible but somehow, this angel saw ME brightening us his day! I took a deep … Continue reading with you always
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
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
Nellie Lauth 