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Lesson in Patience and Humility from Brother Lawrence

We have been involved in animal rescue for many years. Sometimes we have as many as 20 dogs at our farm. Last week it was rainy so I had 12 of the dogs in the house. Well needless to say there were many potty accidents during the day. I went through many rolls of paper…
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Electing a New Pope

Catholicism is one of the largest faiths in the world, with over 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the globe. So the news of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has shocked many believers. It has also sparked further interest into the process of electing a new pope. The story of Pope Benedict In 2005, Pope…
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Steps to Sainthood

Catholic saints are considered spiritual role models and this past week newly canonized saints were celebrated in Vatican City. On October 21st, during a special ceremony, Pope Benedict XVI named seven new saints including two Americans: St. Marianne Cope and St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. They join 3,000 other Catholic saints (not…
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A Thousand Cranes, One Wish

Mindful Living Network recently lost a writer to cancer. Prior to her passing, she was sent to hospice care after the doctors concluded they could no longer provide effective treatment for the metastatic tumors that began as malignant cells in her cervix. During her transition from hospital to hospice care, I wrecked my brains to…
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Gratitude: the Ultimate Holiday Gift

We all know the feeling of dread that begins with the early flurries of holiday decorations in the stores, then swells as catalogs pour through the mailbox, and the pages of the calendar blow by, reminding us that time is not on our side. Our minds swirl with plans, questions, and concerns as cards, packages, and…
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An O.M.G. Moment Just Takes a Smile

We talk about the “Oh My God,” moments in our life and I can truly say I have just experienced an Oh My God moment. Please gift yourself with a heaven on earth  moment by experiencing this short film piece. The film maker of this riveting piece is Louie Schwartzberg and the clip called Gratitude tells…
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You are a Wonderful Mess

Martin Sheen was being interviewed on Entertainment Tonight recently and made comments on the state of our world. The interviewer asked him about his sons, Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, and how they have been able to sustain such a loving relationship. Martin Sheen smiled and said, “The world tells all of us we are…
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Rosemary’s Healing Horse Altar

Recently our foal, Sydney, was born premature and was very ill. We rushed her to the University of Georgia Veterinarian Hospital in Athens, GA. I sent an email to my good friends and told them Sydney was very sick and asked them to pray for her. Rosemary had build a healing horse altar. After this,…
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What is an Altar?

An altar is a sacred space you can create anywhere–in your home, on your desk or in your outdoor garden. You can create an altar wherever you want and you can use this special, meaningful place to meditate, pray, or just focus during your busy day. Understanding the meaning of altars will help you create your…
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Disaster Stress Tips for Survivors

Disasters hurt not just the environment and its victims but also all the disaster survivors. Here are a few stress tips for survivors that managed to escape or live through a disaster. First Step: Take Action Create a plan. As soon as you can, come up with a plan for yourself, your family, and your office…
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