Monthly Archives: September 2016

From the Earth to Our Table: A Thanksgiving Prayer of Gratitude

Dear God, Universe, Being, All-That-Is, Creator, Great Force, Life, Spirit, Lord, Almighty, Yahweh, Source, Nameless Formless Essence of All Things (or whatever you personally call it), We would like to take this opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude for all of … Continue reading

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Lifting the Fog

By Kelly Slevin When the time came to write this article, I had to review my life stories to determine which ones were the most monumental in transforming my whole “Self.” Then I had to decide which of those stories … Continue reading

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The Astonishing Power of Music

by Terez Hartmann Have Faith: My Gratitude Story It was September of 2016, and I was in the midst of completing the most involved and extensive music project of my life so far. As a girl who REALLY likes to … Continue reading

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LIVING with Cancer: Gratitude is a Powerful Healer

By Kathleen Johnson “You’ve got Cancer.” I don’t recall anyone actually saying those exact words to me. Doctors today dance around the subject and come up with synonym phrases almost as if they are afraid to say those words, too. … Continue reading

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The Spark: Learning to Put the Past Where it Belongs, In the Past

By Jo Pat Ozambela My name is Jo Pat Ozambela. I’m a 50-year-old suburban housewife living in Austin, TX, with my husband of 19 years and our 15-year-old daughter. I have a great marriage, a beautiful, academically gifted child, a … Continue reading

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Sarah, Susan and Alice: A Tribute to Those Who Fought for Women’s Rights

By Jo Mooy No, you can’t go to school! It’s not a place for girls. I’m sorry, your husband is the only one who can own that property. Yes, Mr. Smith makes more money than you because he has a … Continue reading

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Give From the Heart, Receive with Gratitude

By Linda Commito Gratitude is an attitude of loving acknowledgement that comes directly from the heart, a perspective that can help us to become more joyful and fulfilled in our lives. When I was compiling stories for my book Love … Continue reading

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The Gratitude Reboot

By Ann Darwicki It was that dreaded time of the month again… time to pay the bills. I despised it so much, that I would often put it off as long as I could. I felt like “they” were trying … Continue reading

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The Greatest of Virtues

Dear God, Universe, Being, All-That-Is, Creator, Great Force, Life, Spirit, Lord, Almighty, Yahweh, Source, Nameless Formless Essence of All Things (or whatever you personally call it), We would like to take this opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude for all of … Continue reading

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Use Your Mental Super Powers

by Rev. Marla Sanderson “The Divine Presence within us creates every circumstance and situation we have ever experienced. We have called these circumstances and situations things in themselves, but they have never been. They have been the fruition of our … Continue reading

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