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"May I be a lamp in the darkness..."
from a Buddhist prayer accompanied by "Light of God" artwork by Meganne Forbes.
from a Buddhist prayer accompanied by "Light of God" artwork by Meganne Forbes.
January 24, 2026 at 5:52 AM
"May I be a lamp in the darkness..."
from a Buddhist prayer accompanied by "Light of God" artwork by Meganne Forbes.
from a Buddhist prayer accompanied by "Light of God" artwork by Meganne Forbes.
We can come together "that we might bear compassionate witness..."
from a quotation by Thomas Hubl accompanied by "Healing Flower" the art work of Elena Khomoutova.
from a quotation by Thomas Hubl accompanied by "Healing Flower" the art work of Elena Khomoutova.
January 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM
We can come together "that we might bear compassionate witness..."
from a quotation by Thomas Hubl accompanied by "Healing Flower" the art work of Elena Khomoutova.
from a quotation by Thomas Hubl accompanied by "Healing Flower" the art work of Elena Khomoutova.
"...the first step toward sculpting your masterpiece, Your Life."
from a quotation by Michelangelo accompanied by the photography of Cie Shin known for his ethereal and tranquil seascapes.
from a quotation by Michelangelo accompanied by the photography of Cie Shin known for his ethereal and tranquil seascapes.
January 22, 2026 at 4:52 AM
"...the first step toward sculpting your masterpiece, Your Life."
from a quotation by Michelangelo accompanied by the photography of Cie Shin known for his ethereal and tranquil seascapes.
from a quotation by Michelangelo accompanied by the photography of Cie Shin known for his ethereal and tranquil seascapes.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
January 19, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!
"Walking mindfully...we massage the Earth with our feet and plant seeds of joy."
from a quotation by Thich Nhat Hanh accompanied by a photo of the "Walk for Peace" Buddhist monks currently walking from Texas to Washington D. C.
from a quotation by Thich Nhat Hanh accompanied by a photo of the "Walk for Peace" Buddhist monks currently walking from Texas to Washington D. C.
January 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
"Walking mindfully...we massage the Earth with our feet and plant seeds of joy."
from a quotation by Thich Nhat Hanh accompanied by a photo of the "Walk for Peace" Buddhist monks currently walking from Texas to Washington D. C.
from a quotation by Thich Nhat Hanh accompanied by a photo of the "Walk for Peace" Buddhist monks currently walking from Texas to Washington D. C.
"My wish for you is that you continue to be who and how you are to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness..."
from the poem "Continue" by Maya Angelou
from the poem "Continue" by Maya Angelou
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 AM
"My wish for you is that you continue to be who and how you are to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness..."
from the poem "Continue" by Maya Angelou
from the poem "Continue" by Maya Angelou
"...when the world asks of us to give the strength we have, we give it..."
Lines from a "found" poem created by combining lines from Jane Hirshfield's poem, "the Weighing" and Mary Oliver's poem, "The Other Kingdoms".
Lines from a "found" poem created by combining lines from Jane Hirshfield's poem, "the Weighing" and Mary Oliver's poem, "The Other Kingdoms".
January 10, 2026 at 4:31 AM
"...when the world asks of us to give the strength we have, we give it..."
Lines from a "found" poem created by combining lines from Jane Hirshfield's poem, "the Weighing" and Mary Oliver's poem, "The Other Kingdoms".
Lines from a "found" poem created by combining lines from Jane Hirshfield's poem, "the Weighing" and Mary Oliver's poem, "The Other Kingdoms".
"Be alive"
from a poem by Mary Oliver
from a poem by Mary Oliver
January 5, 2026 at 5:14 AM
"Be alive"
from a poem by Mary Oliver
from a poem by Mary Oliver
"Let us open ourselves to peace! Let us welcome it and recognize, rather than believing it to be impossible and beyond our reach..." from Pope Leo's January 1, 2026 email message.
January 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
"Let us open ourselves to peace! Let us welcome it and recognize, rather than believing it to be impossible and beyond our reach..." from Pope Leo's January 1, 2026 email message.
"Warriors for the human spirit are committed to serving people"
a line from the article, "Warriors Wanted" by Margaret Wheatley.
a line from the article, "Warriors Wanted" by Margaret Wheatley.
December 19, 2025 at 5:28 AM
"Warriors for the human spirit are committed to serving people"
a line from the article, "Warriors Wanted" by Margaret Wheatley.
a line from the article, "Warriors Wanted" by Margaret Wheatley.
"We have different backgrounds. We have different skin colors. We speak different languages. We have different faiths. But we are here together without separation..."
excerpts from a YouTube video about the Buddhist monks who are walking for peace.
excerpts from a YouTube video about the Buddhist monks who are walking for peace.
December 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
"We have different backgrounds. We have different skin colors. We speak different languages. We have different faiths. But we are here together without separation..."
excerpts from a YouTube video about the Buddhist monks who are walking for peace.
excerpts from a YouTube video about the Buddhist monks who are walking for peace.
"What we focus on, we empower and enlarge..."
from a quotation by Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way
from a quotation by Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way
December 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
"What we focus on, we empower and enlarge..."
from a quotation by Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way
from a quotation by Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way
"When I look at another may I do so with eyes of compassion and generosity..."
from "Servant" a poem by Thom M. Shuman, accompanied by the beautiful art of Wu Lan Chiann
from "Servant" a poem by Thom M. Shuman, accompanied by the beautiful art of Wu Lan Chiann
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
"When I look at another may I do so with eyes of compassion and generosity..."
from "Servant" a poem by Thom M. Shuman, accompanied by the beautiful art of Wu Lan Chiann
from "Servant" a poem by Thom M. Shuman, accompanied by the beautiful art of Wu Lan Chiann
"Those seemingly ordinary moments of wonder..."
from a quotation by Valarie Kaur accompanied by a photograph by Frank Sellin
from a quotation by Valarie Kaur accompanied by a photograph by Frank Sellin
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
"Those seemingly ordinary moments of wonder..."
from a quotation by Valarie Kaur accompanied by a photograph by Frank Sellin
from a quotation by Valarie Kaur accompanied by a photograph by Frank Sellin
"When we speak as soul, we speak with authority and power."
a line from a poem by John C. Robinson found on The Braided Way Magazine.
a line from a poem by John C. Robinson found on The Braided Way Magazine.
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
"When we speak as soul, we speak with authority and power."
a line from a poem by John C. Robinson found on The Braided Way Magazine.
a line from a poem by John C. Robinson found on The Braided Way Magazine.
"Love is what truly awakens creativity..."
from a quote by Freydoon Rassouli accompanied by his artwork.
from a quote by Freydoon Rassouli accompanied by his artwork.
December 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
"Love is what truly awakens creativity..."
from a quote by Freydoon Rassouli accompanied by his artwork.
from a quote by Freydoon Rassouli accompanied by his artwork.
"Ask about your enemy's wounds and scars..."
a line from the poem "Champion the Enemy's Need" by poet Kim Stafford
a line from the poem "Champion the Enemy's Need" by poet Kim Stafford
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
"Ask about your enemy's wounds and scars..."
a line from the poem "Champion the Enemy's Need" by poet Kim Stafford
a line from the poem "Champion the Enemy's Need" by poet Kim Stafford
"Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving, and compassionate..."
from a quotation by Dr. David Hawkins, author of Power versus Force.
from a quotation by Dr. David Hawkins, author of Power versus Force.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
"Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving, and compassionate..."
from a quotation by Dr. David Hawkins, author of Power versus Force.
from a quotation by Dr. David Hawkins, author of Power versus Force.
"We exist in this holy interregnum.."
from a line of poetry by the Rev. Dr. Trygve David Johnson chosen to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.
from a line of poetry by the Rev. Dr. Trygve David Johnson chosen to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"We exist in this holy interregnum.."
from a line of poetry by the Rev. Dr. Trygve David Johnson chosen to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.
from a line of poetry by the Rev. Dr. Trygve David Johnson chosen to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.
"When the heart is right..."
from a quotation by Kamlesh D. Patel accompanied by the art work of Lewis Megan
from a quotation by Kamlesh D. Patel accompanied by the art work of Lewis Megan
November 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"When the heart is right..."
from a quotation by Kamlesh D. Patel accompanied by the art work of Lewis Megan
from a quotation by Kamlesh D. Patel accompanied by the art work of Lewis Megan
"Gratitude bestows reverence..."
from a quotation by John Milton (1608-1674) on this Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
from a quotation by John Milton (1608-1674) on this Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM
"Gratitude bestows reverence..."
from a quotation by John Milton (1608-1674) on this Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
from a quotation by John Milton (1608-1674) on this Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
"...be a presence of perpetual Thanksgiving..."
from a quotation by Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun and theologian.
from a quotation by Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun and theologian.
November 27, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"...be a presence of perpetual Thanksgiving..."
from a quotation by Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun and theologian.
from a quotation by Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun and theologian.
"I know why the caged bird sings..."
a line from Paul Lawrence Dunbar's poem, "Sympathy" which Maya Angelou used as the title of her autobiography.
a line from Paul Lawrence Dunbar's poem, "Sympathy" which Maya Angelou used as the title of her autobiography.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
"I know why the caged bird sings..."
a line from Paul Lawrence Dunbar's poem, "Sympathy" which Maya Angelou used as the title of her autobiography.
a line from Paul Lawrence Dunbar's poem, "Sympathy" which Maya Angelou used as the title of her autobiography.
"In speech be true. In ruling, be just.
from the Tao Te Ching
from the Tao Te Ching
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
"In speech be true. In ruling, be just.
from the Tao Te Ching
from the Tao Te Ching
"Shine like a beacon for all to see."
from a quotation by John Lewis (1940-2020) who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 until his death. His words are accompanied by the art work of Helena Tiainen.
from a quotation by John Lewis (1940-2020) who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 until his death. His words are accompanied by the art work of Helena Tiainen.
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
"Shine like a beacon for all to see."
from a quotation by John Lewis (1940-2020) who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 until his death. His words are accompanied by the art work of Helena Tiainen.
from a quotation by John Lewis (1940-2020) who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 until his death. His words are accompanied by the art work of Helena Tiainen.