“Generally, change in our society is incremental, I think,” says Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” For Christmas, I received a copy of the book Pocket RBG Wisdom—and some RBG socks and an RBG mug. –Joy
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A gentle touch
by resolutewoman on January 16, 2020 in book, change, resolute-women
“It will be welcomed much more if you have a gentle touch than if you are aggressive,” says Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. For Christmas, I received a copy of the book Pocket RBG Wisdom—and some RBG socks and an RBG mug. –Joy
Don’t count sheep
by resolutewoman on January 14, 2020 in advice, book, thankfulness, Uncategorized
Diana Butler Bass, author of Grateful, reads a gratitude prayer every morning. At night, she suggests following one psychologist’s advice: “Count blessings, not sheep.”
The many wonders of life
by resolutewoman on January 11, 2020 in book, thankfulness
I don’t always feel thankful when my alarm sounds, but I usually feel thankful by the time I begin my morning walk. In her book Grateful, Diana Butler Bass quotes Thich Nhat Hanh. Waking up this morning, I see blue sky. I join my hands in thanks for the many wonders of life— For having […]
The wine of the soul
by resolutewoman on January 9, 2020 in book, thankfulness, Uncategorized
I am reading Diana Butler Bass’ book Grateful again—this time with my Sunday School class. And, I am feeling grateful for many things, but especially for my book club, which has been meeting for 33 years. We met this week and made a list of 12 good books to read. Diana Butler Bass repeats a […]
Goodness, justice and peace
by resolutewoman on January 7, 2020 in holidays, hope, love, peace
On December 29, 2019, Bernice King wrote, “Don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Determine what kind of everyday human you want to be. And decide if that human will be for goodness, justice, peace and love. “And envision if that human has dreams that will lift humanity. Then, the moments, years and minutes will matter.” Bernice King […]
Peace and goodwill
by resolutewoman on January 4, 2020 in holidays, peace
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas,” Calvin Coolidge once said. Calvin Coolidge? Yes, Calvin Coolidge advised us to cherish peace and goodwill.
The spirit of Christmas
by resolutewoman on January 2, 2020 in change, holidays, hope, love, peace, Uncategorized
Christmas is over! New Year’s Day is past. It’s time to return to our normal routines. I am going to remember, though, in the coming days the spirit of Christmas. Love and peace and hope. As Scrooge said in Charles Dickens’ “The Christmas Carol,” “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep […]
The magic of beginnings
by resolutewoman on December 31, 2019 in change, courage, holidays, Uncategorized
“And suddenly you know. It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings,” Meister Eckhart once said. Happy New Year!
A little Latin
by resolutewoman on December 28, 2019 in holidays, love
Amor Omnia Vincit. My friend Charlie says that this phrase means: “Love conquers all.” –Joy
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