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Gwendolyn
I believe in God. I am a Mormon. I am also a wife, a mother of 3, a poet, writer, and a musician.
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Thanks for your wise comment Kare. You're amazing.
Commented May 28, 2014 on Shinrin-yoku: Have You Been "Forest Bathing" Today? at Fireflies of Hope
Shinrin-yoku: Have You Been "Forest Bathing" Today?
I keep a wildlife journal. On the days I walk to the nearby river I usually spy a bird or an animal that makes me stop in my tracks. I smell the fragrant air, I feel the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot, or snow falling on my eyelashes and I hear the water gurgling or rushing by depending on...
You're welcome Rhonda.
Commented May 28, 2014 on "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley at Fireflies of Hope
"Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley
Often, life doesn't go as we imagine. This brilliant essay can help us all to reframe (and find joy and beauty in) unexpected surprises along our individual journeys. Thanks again, goes to my friend Christie Lewis for sharing yet another gem. Welcome to Holland c198...
Thank you Theresa. And Tracy, I wish I could help. I don't know how to authenticate something like that. It would be an extraordinary thing if it is true !
Commented May 28, 2014 on TAKE JOY ! by Fra Giovanni at Fireflies of Hope
TAKE JOY ! by Fra Giovanni
"Noli me Tangere", by Fra Angelico. I salute you! There is nothing I can give you which you have not; but there is much, that, while I cannot give, you can take. No heaven can come to us unless our hearts find rest in it today. Take Heaven. No peace lies in the future which is not hidden ...
I am so glad Corbin. Thank you for letting me know! I'll check out your music.
Commented May 28, 2014 on Broken Things to Mend at Fireflies of Hope
Broken Things to Mend
I first heard the following poem in an unforgettable speech, "Broken Things to Mend", by Jeffery R. Holland. Holland said, "I speak to those who are facing personal trials and family struggles, those who endure conflicts fought in the lonely foxholes of the heart, those trying to hold bac...
Hello John. Thank you for your comment. I am so glad that this work has been helpful. Blessings to you and may you have a wonderful day full of hope.
Commented Oct 1, 2013 on Bill Porter: Cerebral Palsy Doesn't Limit THIS Man at Fireflies of Hope
Bill Porter: Cerebral Palsy Doesn't Limit THIS Man
I have a few heroes, and Bill Porter, the Watkins door-to-door salesman phenomenon, is one of them. Bill was born with cerebral palsy in 1932. "He wasn't allowed to dwell on his disability, which left his right side twisted and his speech slurred. His mother, Irene, 'was always very positiv...
I really like what you said Don, "learn from observation, not banding". Thank you so much for your wise comment. Where can I learn more about this?
Commented Aug 6, 2013 on Seek Purity: a Lesson from the American Dipper Bird at Fireflies of Hope
Seek Purity: a Lesson from the American Dipper Bird
Dipper birds make me stop and stare...and laugh. They also taught me a lesson. Dipper birds are to rivers what canaries are to mines: they are birds whose sensitivity to pollution or undesirable conditions makes them a useful early indicator of those conditions; birds who warn of the coming o...
You're very welcome. I'm glad you visited my blog. Have a great day.
Commented Apr 10, 2013 on Positive Attitude: "I think I'll braid my hair today" at Fireflies of Hope
Positive Attitude: "I think I'll braid my hair today"
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. ‘Well,’ she said, ‘I think I’ll braid my hair today.’ So she did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two ha...
Jon, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm very glad you enjoy my blog. Have a lovely day!
Commented Mar 26, 2013 on Most Hopeful Music EVER at Fireflies of Hope
Most Hopeful Music EVER
Whenever I need a little lift or encouragement I listen to my favorite music, "Consider the Lilies", by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It is the CD that I have played more than any other music in my vast collection (which covers several genres). The CD contains a group of extraordinary, powerful,...
Thank you Karey.
Commented Mar 20, 2013 on Marie Tueller: a voice discovered (for human empowerment and reclaimed hope) at Fireflies of Hope
Marie Tueller: a voice discovered (for human empowerment and reclaimed hope)
[Marie Tueller uses her POWERFUL voice to tell her story of attack, abuse and the inspiring aftermath of how she moved from silence to empowerment and hope...by finding her voice. Blessings to Marie for leading out. I hope every silent girl, woman, boy and man will add to her chorus of advo...
Thanks for visiting Jonse Mil, and thanks for the kind comment!
Commented Mar 20, 2013 on Relax with Nature Sounds: 3-D Sound App for Your Phone at Fireflies of Hope
Relax with Nature Sounds: 3-D Sound App for Your Phone
If you have trouble sleeping, or if you are stressed out or anxious, these über high-quality FREE ambient nature sounds may help you to sleep, relax, or reduce anxiety more effectively. Naturespace audio has developed the most realistic 3-D nature sounds I've ever heard. The relaxing nature s...
Thanks for your comment Jenmsundberg. All the best to you.
Commented Jul 26, 2012 on "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley at Fireflies of Hope
"Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley
Often, life doesn't go as we imagine. This brilliant essay can help us all to reframe (and find joy and beauty in) unexpected surprises along our individual journeys. Thanks again, goes to my friend Christie Lewis for sharing yet another gem. Welcome to Holland c198...
Thanks for your comments Nate. I haven't memorized anything in a while. You're a good example, and I may just have to memorize a few of her wise words too.
Commented Jun 7, 2012 on Master Class: Dr. MAYA ANGELOU at Fireflies of Hope
Master Class: Dr. MAYA ANGELOU
These quotes come from the "Master Class" series which aired on the OWN network in 2011. My TOP 10 favorite quotes from Maya Angelou's Master Class: 1. Who You Really Are: "If a human being dreams a great dream, dares to love somebody; if a human being dares to be Martin King, or Mahatma G...
Thank you so much! I just saw your comment. Thank you for taking the time to write.
Commented Mar 16, 2012 on A Cookbook for Caregivers at Fireflies of Hope
A Cookbook for Caregivers
Laurel's Kitchen Caring: Recipes for Everyday Home Care Giving, is a gem. If you know someone who is suffering, this book is full of simple, cheery foods and ideas (by Laurel Robertson) to comfort and nourish them. If you are in need of a little TLC, perhaps your caregiver would ap...
Your "right now" posts have helped me so much. I am so grateful to you. I tried writing in my weekly journal this morning using your "right now" idea. It miraculously put a brighter light on the things I am experiencing just now. I am nearly an empty-nester with my youngest having graduated from high school, and my two college children, recently returned from two-year Mormon missionary service, are also dashing off to college. My home will feel so quiet with my husband and I.
Thanks again for the "right now" inspiration. Such a small thing...but so big. It is helping me to deal with my feelings of grief, and to see the beauty in each feeling and each moment.
Cheers, Gwendolyn
Commented Jul 27, 2011 on :: right now :: at SouleMama
:: right now ::
Right now, I am... :: feeling grateful for outdoor summer parties, sunny weather, and a fabulous mother-in-law who gave us a reason to celebrate this weekend. :: enjoying having much-loved, often-missed family from far away at our breakfast table this morning. :: loving the solution of old...
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