Inspiration
Birth, Death & Inspiration
I asked Kevin McNamara to share a little of his story of the death of his daughter because we so often don’t hear from men and the feelings associated with grief. Please take a few minutes to read the story and check out the good work he is now doing on his website listed below.
Birth, Death & Inspiration By Kevin McNamara
Holly Maree McNamara, was born on the 20th August, 1988 at the Dandenong Valley Private Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Holly died on the 18th of January, 1989. She died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S).… Continue reading
2010 Handbook of Life’s Best Reminders for Living
A friend emailed this to me and I thought it was worth sharing the ideas in the 2010 HANDBOOK
Sometimes we need to be reminded about simple and inspiring ways to live a more meaningful life, that what the following ideas do for me.
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours..
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.
Spring Restores Hope
Everyone loves spring. It’s the season which awakens our senses with its exquisite colors, transporting fragrances, bird whistles, chirps and additional daylight. Spring’s breathtaking beauty doesn’t just elevate our mood, it restores our hope. Here’s how.
For kids hope is staring out a window and counting the days until summer. For teens hope asks, “Where will the girls be; where the boys will be?” For young adults hope wonders, “Where will I find my soul mate?” For middle age adults hope finds extra daylight after work and cleans up the St. Francis statue in the vegetable garden. For elder adults… Continue reading
Lesson In Life’s Kind Moments
I like to share inspirational stories on occasion just because it keeps both life and death in a healthy perspective. Enjoy this story.
in hope & inspiration, JoAnne
RED MARBLES
I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes.
I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean,
hungrily appraising a basket of freshly picked green peas.
I paid for my potatoes, but was also drawn to the display of fresh
green peas.
I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes.
Pondering the peas, I couldn’t help overhearing the conversation
between Mr.… Continue reading
Miracles in the grieving process
Each day miracles are operating around us and within our lives, even during the grieving process. When we are most in need and we are open to receive they will appear. Allow your needs to be heard by the universe today and awaken a sacred invitation for a miracle. This will allow you to receive and be open to love, hope, inspiration along your journey through the grieving process.
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