Before You Speak
Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate, ask yourself, ‘Is it true?’ At the second ask, ‘Is it necessary?’ At the third gate ask ‘Is it kind? RumiSearch for a Poem
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Source of Inspiration Vol. II
Now available through Amazon.com. All proceeds are being used for families in need through my volunteer work here in Brazil. I appreciate any support you can give in the beautiful work we do here. Buy the book as a present for yourself or someone you love. Thanks, hugs, pat
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Come to our new sister blog and explore our often-masked side. It will leave you with much to ponder. https://webofduality.wordpress.com/Poems in Portuguese
Read our sister blog which features some of the poems from this blog translated to Portuguese. Fonte de Inspiracão em Portuguese www.fontedeinspiracao.wordpress.com/The Final Third
Stories from a book in progress about my years in Brazil as a volunteer www.finalthirdsite.wordpress.com/-
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My Prayer
Dear Lord, bless me I pray Give me courage along the way Faith to carry me through a lonely night Teach me how to love, to walk in Your light.
Praying Mantis
Praying mantis pray For what do you pray, dear sir? Pray for peace on Earth
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Living Family Values
Families torn asunder divorce, war, abandonment indifference leave all wounded weakening the very fabric of society. Can we not see the value of fulfilling responsibility? It is the children who pay the highest price when the family breaks down. Too … Continue reading
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Pray Throughout the Day
I pray throughout the day sweet prayers of gratitude for a life well blessed prayers asking for comfort when I am sad prayers of protection for wisdom, compassion for what is a prayer but a moment to connect with the … Continue reading
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Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet hour of prayer time spent with the Lord quiet, attentive, at peace allowing no outside distractions I open my heart quiet my mind and receive God’s grace and love.
How to Pray
Sometimes I do not know how to pray. Anything I say is either too much or not enough so I will just be silent allowing the Spirit of Love to fill me then pass through me into the hearts of … Continue reading
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Mouth Closed
I close my mouth which utters foolish words and speak with my heart for it knows only love.
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