When she began to cry, i realized something profound

Catholic Mass
It’s been 15 years since i sat front and center.

 

After 8:45am Mass, i randomly crossed paths with her and said, “Grace, your reading today stirred my soul. Being a reader myself, it is ridiculously easy to rush through a long reading. You did not. i closed my eyes and let God’s Holy words wash over me.”

When she began to cry, i realized something profound. Small acts of kindness have the power to move people.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

God does not hurry

Sanibel Island sea shell closeup photo

 

One day at a time is as fast (and as slow) as we can go.

Do not pray for things to happen faster, simply pray for them to happen.

God will direct the appropriate speed.

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Why did the Sandy Hook tragedy happen a few days ago? (part 2)

Sarasota Florida sunset
the sun sets everyday and we never question why, nor worry about tomorrow’s promise

 

Why did the Sandy Hook tragedy happen a few days ago? (part 2)

Truth be told, it’s a Monday morning as I write this. Lots to do before a 20-day vacation that starts in three days.

The first thought this morning revolves around yesterday’s last two bullet points.

Somewhere in the midst of Sandy Hook’s horror, is our own horror nerve ending being exposed.

There are things in our life we need to stop. These things are a tragedy. And we’ll live with regret if we don’t change…

to be continued…

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This month jeff noel is encouraging Mid Life Celebration readers to follow all five daily blogs about work life balance. It’s a breeze to go from this spiritual health blog to the money (career) blog, just click -> go to Next Blog

 

Brilliant Insight Is Baseline Common Sense

Why does this bear show up everywhere I go?

This experiment with presenting the insight instead of allowing you to figure it out allows me to feel frightened and hopeful. Frightened the insight may not stick. Hopeful it may become even more valuable.

Timeless insight: On Earth, paradox, like oxygen, is plentiful.

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