GUIDANCE When I meditated on the word guidance, I kept seeing “dance” at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t flow with the music, and everything is...
Life
The Lesson of the Coffee Bean
THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her.”As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots...
The Daffodil Principle
THE DAFFODIL PRINCIPLE Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. “I will come next Tuesday,” I promised, a little reluctantly, on her...
Plant Four Rows
PLANT FOUR ROWS Plant four rows of peas. Prayer Penitence Patience Preparation Plant four rows of squash. Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash criticism Squash negative thinking Plant four rows of turnips. Turn up for Church Turn up whenever needed Turn up with a friendly smile Turn up with determination...
Remember
REMEMBER * Remember that your presence is a present to the world. * Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation. * Remember that your life can be what you want it to be. * Remember to take the days just one at a time. * Remember to...