Rushing. I think I have lots to do. Maybe a bit overwhelmed. “I’ve been thinking,” says Emily St. John Mandel in her book Sea of Tranquility, “a great deal about time and motion lately, about being a still point in the ceaseless rush.” –Joy
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Truth and wisdom
by resolutewoman on March 4, 2023 in peace, wisdom
“No one has a monopoly on truth or wisdom,” says Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. “We make progress by listening to each other.”
One year of war
by resolutewoman on February 23, 2023 in courage, grief, peace, Uncategorized
February 24, 2023, marks one year of war for Ukraine’s people. One year ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Russia that the consequences would be “an abundance of pain, filth, blood and death….War is a huge calamity. This calamity carries a huge cost—in every meaning of this world.” Say a prayer for the people of […]
Share your love
by resolutewoman on December 29, 2022 in holidays, love, peace
Here’s a good holiday message! It came on a card from one of our Jewish friends. Help a stranger Praise a child Light a candle Share your love Sing for joy Lend a hand Pray for peace Understand! –Joy
Leftover peace, love and hope
by resolutewoman on December 27, 2022 in holidays, hope, love, peace
We went to church, unwrapped the presents and ate too much. Now we have a few leftovers in the kitchen—some pecan pie, cranberry dressing and fudge. And, we still have lots of Christmas cheer. We hope our Christmas peace, love and hope lingers throughout the new year. We wish you, too, a new year filled […]
Pleasant and peaceful
by resolutewoman on December 24, 2022 in celebrations, happiness, holidays, peace
Merry Christmas! May you experience many pleasant and peaceful moments today and tomorrow.
Still and quiet
by resolutewoman on December 22, 2022 in celebrations, holidays, peace
I am trying to find moments when I can be still—and quiet—during this holiday season. As poet Terrance Hayes says, we need to take time to experience. It’s “not what you see, but what you perceive…not the noise, but its rhythm.” –Joy
Peace and love
by resolutewoman on December 15, 2022 in love, peace
“This is what my soul is telling me,” Malala Yousafzai once said. “Be peaceful and love everyone.”
Great love
by resolutewoman on December 3, 2022 in holidays, love, peace
To me, the meaning of the season is peace—and love. Mother Teresa said: “Not all of us can do great things. But, we can do small things with great love.” I’m going to make an effort to do small things with great love during this holiday season. –Joy
Peace in my world
by resolutewoman on December 1, 2022 in holidays, peace
It’s December 1—and signs of Christmas are everywhere. We already have received two Christmas presents and one Christmas card. What I want the most this holiday season is peace. And, although I can’t bring about peace in Ukraine or in Washington, I am going to try to create peace in my own world—in my house, […]
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