Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. Reading time: less than three minutes. March 23, 2019 Faithful Reflection: Contemplative Prayer In the last few months, I’ve been practicing contemplative prayer—meditation—almost daily. I use an app recommended by Jean Wise called Centering Prayer, and I set it for 20 minutes (I started […]
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Word Of The Week: Smithereens
The word of the week is “smithereens.” Smithereens fragments bits I know this is not an obscure or unfamiliar word, but it’s just so much fun! It’s also a bit unusual in that it’s almost always used in the plural form and in conjunction with such verbs as blow or smash. According to Merriam-Website: […]
Heartspoken Moment: Remember The One Minute Rule
Let Gretchen Rubin’s easy-to-remember “One Minute Rule” change your life like it has mine. . Gretchen Rubin is one of my favorite authors and she’s particularly known for her research, writing and podcast on happiness. I’ve read and implemented many of her principles, but the one that has had the biggest impact on my life […]
Let The Spirit Of St. Patrick Feed Your Heart And Soul
Collect for Saint Patrick The Feast of Saint Patrick honors the venerated bishop/missionary who walked the green hills of Ireland in the fifth century. It is celebrated as both a liturgical and nonliturgical holiday on March 17 and has become a celebration of Ireland itself. Almighty God, in your providence you chose your servant Patrick […]
Compass Points March 2019: Becoming…
A monthly newsletter to support and inspire your #HeartspokenLife. March’s theme is “Becoming.” [Reading time under 5 minutes]. March 9, 2019 What’s going on at Riverwood After days of being sick with the flu and desperate to get out of the house, I walked down to our low water bridge last week and was revived […]
Green Rice: The Oh-So-Versatile Side Dish
Just in time for the wearin’ o’ the green on St. Patrick’s Day, here’s another family favorite recipe. The name “Green Rice” derives from the addition of green onions, green pepper, and parsley. It is so moist and tasty that it doesn’t need gravy or sauce, so it makes a wonderful and colorful accompaniment to […]
Self Knowledge: 6 Ways To Discover Your Truest Self
Self-Knowledge is considered a virtue in all the world’s great religions and philosophies. It is one of the four keys to unlocking your most #HeartspokenLife. Here are six ways to discover your truest self. In so doing, you will become more integrated, more authentic, and more content. This post about self-awareness has been considerably revised […]
Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Becoming by Michelle Obama Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 5 stars out of 5 This absorbing and compelling memoir not only told a remarkable story, but it also offered practical but inspiring examples of perseverance, resilience, courage, and vulnerability, all juxtaposed with human frailty and the challenges of dealing with those whose lives are so […]