Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Category: Attention
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Last week it was Pinocchio, today it’s Popeye. He came to mind when I was cooking up some spinach, of course. When I was young, I didn’t care much for this gnarly sailor. Snagglepuss was more my type. But as I got older, I had a new appreciation for Popeye’s wit and wisdom. Well before the proliferation…
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One of the promises I made to myself several years ago was to embrace any new opportunities that might come along—to move beyond my comfort zone so I could relish new learning experiences and forge new friendships with the many unique and wonderful people I've yet to meet. For some of us, this is not…
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In a town near mine, there is a home unique in this area of sandy soil. It hosts a lovely English cottage garden. I noticed it when I stopped in a store nearby. An elderly gentleman was wielding pruning shears, preparing the garden for the full bloom of summer, when he caught me admiring his little…
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Normally, I’m a very patient person. I like people, as a whole, and make an effort to get along well with everyone I meet. But there are times when someone pushes your buttons, and you forget your good intentions, especially when their behavior hurts others. Did you ever meet one of those people who gives…
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There is a story of a pastor who decided to hire a gardener for the poorly kept parish grounds. Year round the gardener worked diligently, preparing the soil, weeding, planting, pruning and nurturing the plants with great attention, until one fine day the pastor strolled out into the flowering garden with a neighboring priest, anxious to…
God Talk and Tea 