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Monthly Archives: April 2010
My Hope
by Kathy Ruff This is my hope: May we clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience today as we go about our daily activities. May we let our inner lights shine brightly so we may illuminate … Continue reading
Sharing Seeds
by Kathy Ruff Yesterday I wrote about returning to a space of inner calm, but today I see my entire situation from a different set of eyes. My unrest has been festering for a few years, but became acute a … Continue reading
Some Days Are Better Than Others
by Kathy Ruff Some days feel better than others. Sometimes I find it harder to practice the principles of spiritual living. Today was one of those days. While the day proved very productive with my ‘to-do’ list, stressors … Continue reading
Riding the Natural Currents
by Kathy Ruff Look at this picture and imagine, if you can, the sound of rushing water as it travels down the Mauch Chunk Creek (pronounced ‘crick’) toward the Lehigh River. Every day we’re inundated with sounds — some … Continue reading
Black & White & Shades of Gray
by Kathy Ruff I recently shared an interesting discussion with members of the All Faiths Tabernacle in Jim Thorpe (Pennsylvania). The conversation — between an acknowledged agnostic, an atheist and two Christians — revolved around whether works grew out … Continue reading
What does “living a spiritual life” mean?
by Kathy Ruff Living a “spiritual” life may mean different things to diverse people. Words can never seem to give the concept adequate justice or explanation, but I’ll try to explain it from my point of view — today. … Continue reading
Creative Camaraderie
by Kathy Ruff Today’s the day after the first annual Write it Right writers’ conference hosted by the Black Diamond Writers’ Network. Months of planning finally came to fruition as over 50 people enjoyed a number of classroom sessions … Continue reading
Is Your Heart Aflame?
by Kathy Ruff Do you have a passion that makes your heart warm and tingly? Is there something you always wanted to do but haven’t? Why not? One of my passions is to be outdoors and enjoy Mother … Continue reading
Pursue Your Passion
by Kathy Ruff Yesterday I joined with others to celebrate the life of a man, Larry Straubinger, who passed away in January. Larry shared a passion with my father — trapshooting. I was brought back to my pre-teen years with fond memories … Continue reading
Enjoying Morning Quiet Time
by Kathy Ruff With the unseasonably warm morning temps (60 degrees) this morning, my open windows reveal the sounds of birds singing their morning accolades and the smell of fresh, cool air as it slowly circulates into my room. It always amazes … Continue reading