I just heard a commercial this morning telling us the holiday season is all about more...more buying, more parties, more festivities, more food, more fun. I cringed. For the last healing decade of my life less has been more for me. I've downsized our belongings, my wardrobe and my schedule. I do simple exercises and… Continue reading And Now Add Advent
It's the season we share so many words about gratitude. So many that we may be tempted to stop listening or reading after a while. We know gratitude and happiness are linked. We know it is a spiritual practice to stay in the moment and to stay grateful for all we have. We know how… Continue reading Gratitude and Soul Work
It's easy to be thankful when everything is good. I'm always thankful when the sky is blue and the weather is perfect. I'm especially thankful when I feel good, had a great night's sleep and when all is well with those I love. I'm extremely grateful when food and drink are plentiful and all seems… Continue reading Thankful No Matter What
Every year, I have the same lament. I almost didn't say anything this year, but now I'm even being affected by the situation. It is still a few days before Thanksgiving. I have not made our family's Thanksgiving foods yet. My porch has pumpkins on it. Inside my house there are turkeys and signs reminding… Continue reading Just Wait
It's been on my mirror for almost a year now; in pink script letters, the word "Radiance". It is there to remind me that in 2014 my one word was radiance. I chose it because I wanted God's light to shine in me, through me and reflect off of me. I was inspired by the… Continue reading Radiance
Dr. Cindy Ryan 