Message #10 Thank you for welcoming me into your day. I am delighted that we are connecting again.Although we are experiencing disruption of so many norms in political governance,experiencing uncertainty of our economy, and changing global relationships, I am notdespairing. For good reasons: First, there are checks and balances to Americanassertiveness. I take seriously, for…

Message #9 Today I am grateful for my years of study in theological and spiritual affairs. The education aswell as personal experience has given me confidence that I have access to a spiritual space inmy mind. Otherwise I would be swimming in fear and worry in the material section of my mind. Iknow from others…

Monday Message #7 (delivered late on Sunday) Greetings Friends, I am late because of too many personal matters having priority. I regret keeping you waiting but herewe are. Thank you for your patience. The values employed in managing our country right now alarm me. My normal way in the day is tobe open to what…

Monday Message #6: The early hours of Sunday were quiet and beautiful to behold at my homestead in Kennebunk.Shoveling the light, fluffy snow was a pleasure. The beauty of nature suspends me in time andreality while my mind forms an idea of gratitude and my heart settles down to savor this morning’ssetting. I realize I…

Monday Message #5 Greetings Friends,  Thanks to your comments and feedback, please find a fresh thought for our times. You may be amused by my disclosure of times when I was full of myself. Times when my life was on a roll riding high. Usually moments of achievement, peer adoration, and a false sense of…

Monday Message #4 Friends, I hope you are well today. Today, I feel I need an extra dose of courage and faith. I amnot easily disturbed by unwanted changes, but my reading this weekend of the changesthe new administration has put into practice, I nearly lost my breath! I would like toshare my thoughts on…

Monday message #3  In the past year, I have reconnected with three old friends. David and I shared the same playpen in Pittsfield of the Berkshires. Our parents were close friends who stayed in touch and ended up as senior citizens in the Kennebunk area. They look at each other in Hope Cemetery. Not surprisingly,…

Monday Message #2 Dear Friend, My mind seems to translate what I am experiencing in the moment. I might be analyzingconsumer responses to a new product to assess the likelihood of future sales success.In this analytical mindset, I am seeking the highest and most effective outcome possiblefor financial gain or strong consumer experience. In another…

Good morning Friend, I am beginning a new initiative today: to share a message of hope every Monday morning with friends. May it stimulate positive thinking and faithful living.  My mind is the most important part of me because I have control over how I perceive the events of the day. I can respond fearfully with a negative attitude or…