Just Living (Haiku Series #287)

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Tranquility’s breath

Morning’s comforting stillness—

Novel’s deep reading

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Positivity Shared

Volunteer’s spirit

Stepping up, giving of self—

Serving slice of grace

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Twice as Delicious

Rendezvous with friends

Conversation with good food—

Forks up and phones down

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From My Journal (7/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we take an honest inventory of life’s gifts, we discover more than we truly imagined.

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(Updated July 9)

Pericles Quotes

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Wait for that wisest of all counselors, Time.

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.

Pericles was a Greek politician and general during the Golden Age of Athens.  He has sometimes been referred to as “the first citizen of Athens.”

From My Journal (7/8)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we pause and truly reflect upon the acceptance of God’s grace, we will experience the Spirit’s peace.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 8)

From My Journal (7/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God rejoices with our gratitude, given unto Him.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 7)

From My Journal (7/6)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May the sunshine of life energize each of us.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 6)

James A. Garfield Quotes

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Next to importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained.

The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people.

James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was the 20th President of the United States.

From My Journal (7/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Morning’s steadfast light greets us again with Father’s grace.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 5)

Henri Nouwen Quote

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Pay attention to the people God puts in your path if you want to discern what God is up to in your life.

From Romans 8:28:  “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch priest, professor, writer, and theologian.

From My Journal (7/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Bless the Lord for greeting us each morning with another sunrise.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 4)