Category Archives: patience

Take Courage…

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Beth W.

During Lent this year, I have been listening to the Hallow App and participating in the 40 day Lenten challenge. Each day brings a new reflection with an inspirational story, lesson or sermon and often a bible verse to reflect … Continue reading →

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The Magic Thread

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Beth W.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha Maybe it is the colder weather and darker mornings that make me long for the weekends so I can sleep … Continue reading →

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The Lost Has Been Found!!! 🎉😁🎉

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beth W.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost. Gilbert K. Chesterton Friday was a red letter day in our happy household! Mara’s bag had been lost since she arrived on the 17th, but finally on … Continue reading →

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Alone is not the worst thing to be

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Beth W.

I think this quote from Robin Williams is so accurate. I truly used to think that being alone was the worst thing that could happen to me. I’m an introvert, so huge crowds drain me, but I do crave connections. … Continue reading →

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Patience Pays Off!

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Beth W.

You cannot expect miracles to happen overnight. Be patient, be loving, and little by little the change you seek will come. Leon Brown I was absolutely delighted this morning when I went outside to find that my eyeliner lilies were … Continue reading →

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Love Them Anyway

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Beth W.

People are unrealistic, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway. Mother Teresa I recently finished listening to the audiobook Everybody, Always by Bob Goff. I sincerely enjoyed it and can’t wait to hear his latest, Love Does when it is available … Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady…

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Beth W.

January 14th, 2019 I began a journey toward becoming a more fit and fabulous version of myself. This is a road I’ve traveled in the past, sometimes successfully and sometimes not so much. After seeing the ads for the “Noom” … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Beth W.

If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is “thank you,” that would suffice. ~ Meister Eckhart I have been thinking a lot about the above quote.  Lately, it seems, I have been inundated with people, movies, … Continue reading →

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This too shall pass

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Beth W.

I need to remember this today!  Never cut a tree down in the wintertime.  Never make a negative decision in the low time.  Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods.  Wait.  Be patient.  The … Continue reading →

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Patience, Patience, Patience….if only saying the words could increase mine!

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Beth W.

The life skill I’m currently working on, and failing at badly some days, is patience.  I consider myself a fairly patient person and don’t get worked up too often, but this new little puppy is testing me and mine.   … Continue reading →

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