Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Category: Wisdom
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And one of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and…
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Summer is not my favorite time of year. It’s hot, and I don’t like hot. Being of Arabic descent, it would seem I should be comfortable in the heat, and the sand, too. When I make a rare appearance at the beach my husband will often quip, "Where’d you park the camel?" Funny. But truly,…
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"Laugh at yourself and at life. Not in the spirit of derision or whining self-pity, but as a remedy, a miracle drug, that will ease your pain, cure your depression, and help you to put in perspective that seemingly terrible defeat and worry with laughter at your predicaments, thus freeing your mind to think clearly…
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Being caretaker for aging and ill parents is commonplace today, but the physical and emotional challenges it presents can over overwhelm the caretaker. I share this column in support of those who are in such a position. It was written about 14 years ago as I strove to be caretaker for my terminally ill mother,…
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Each spring my backyard becomes home to a host of critters who are a continual source of delight to , me. For the past two years my favorite has been the hyperactive squirrel who seemed to rejoice, in his own squirrel way, in being alive. He had a penchant for sliding across canvas awnings, swinging…
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We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell Did you ever pass a car fire on the highway and wonder how it started? I have, many times, and today I got the explanation—when it happened to my…
God Talk and Tea 