Cultivating Balance

An Irish Blessing For Christmas

2011-12-24T00:35:00.000-06:00

May you have:A world of wishes at your command.God and his angels close to hand.Friends and family their love impart,and Irish blessings in your heart!May you always walk in sunshine.May you never want for more.May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.May you always have walls for the winds,a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,laughter to cheer you, those you love

Winter Solstice

2011-12-19T16:50:00.000-06:00

The Winter Solstice begins Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 12:30 A.M. EST as the Sun begins its annual trek through Capricorn. We experience the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night. (Nasa photo)Winter Solstice Credit & Copyright: Philip Appleton (SIRTF Science Center), Caltech This photo was taken the morning of the 2000 Winter Solstice

Friendship

2011-08-07T07:21:00.000-05:00

"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend." -- Robert Lewis Stevenson I have been a long-time fan of "Painter's Keys" Robert Genn's website, and receiving his Twice-Weekly Newsletter. I save the posts that particularly speak to me so that I can refer to them on occasion. Because it is International Friendship Day, the

Midsummer

2011-06-20T06:00:00.009-05:00

Midsummer night's dream encounter with the fairies Puck enchants our souls ~~ sydsjaanu Be sure to read up on the Summer Solstice and enjoy your midsummer day & night!

Tartan Week: Celebrating Scottish Heritage

2011-04-06T22:07:00.000-05:00

What butter and whiskey won't cure, there is no cure for. -Celtic Saying We celebrate the legacy of our shared Scottish heritage every year during March and April's National Tartan Week In the United States, there are more than 20 million people who can claim descent from Scotland, most of whom take immense pride in their Scottish heritage. Throughout much of the country, the first week of

Hugs for you on Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T00:10:00.002-06:00

I'm sending you love and tea, To warm your winter's day. Think of me as you pour your cup And all the good things we would say. If we could be together now Instead of miles apart, We'd sip our teas and memories, The sweet warmth fills the heart. ~~Susan Young I appreciate you so very much!

Happiness in a Cup of Tea

2011-01-31T22:00:00.000-06:00

From The O Exclusive Interview ...the freedom and happiness to be found in a simple cup of tea. Nhat Hanh: Suppose you are drinking a cup of tea. When you hold your cup, you may like to breathe in, to bring your mind back to your body, and you become fully present. And when you are truly there, something else is also there—life, represented by the cup of tea. In that moment you are real, and the

January, drink a cup to Hot Tea Month!

2011-01-04T08:24:00.000-06:00

January, let's drink a cup to Hot Tea Month! A True Home "A roof to keep out the rain. Four walls to keep out the wind. Floors to keep out the cold. Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength of a father. Warmth of loving hearts, light from happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, comradeship. Home is first school...for the young ones where they learn

An Irish Blessing For The New Year

2011-01-02T08:07:00.002-06:00

May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart! May you always walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door. May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with Fun, Peace & Joy!!!

2010-12-31T00:06:00.000-06:00

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A Broken Ankle

2010-11-02T20:43:00.000-05:00

The following is from an E-zine called Mindful Moment. This really touched me and I wanted to share Patrick's message with you (with his permission). Patrick wrote: This week I broke my ankle. I was at the neighbourhood playground with my wife and son and was carrying my son back to the house. (For those of you who don't have a toddler, when it's time to leave the playground, it often involves

Day Follows Day

2010-07-30T06:33:00.004-05:00

We have a midsummer but no midspring. We have a midwinter but no midautumn. Spring and fall are the seasons of the most obvious action and change. They are flowing this way and that continually. They have no stagnant or slack-water times. But there comes a period in summer -- and in winter too -- when day follows day with little variation. ~Edwin Way Teale

Like Petals At Your Feet

2010-05-19T13:02:00.002-05:00

Rose Petal Wait, originally uploaded by adraskoy.It seems our love is never enough, by nature can never be enough until you realize that it is or maybe once you decide it is. Then there it is, tender love strewn like petals at your feet, everywhere as far as you can see, thick and soft, under your feet, A place to lie down, a soft place that has always been there but you've not seen it. Laura

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T17:59:00.000-05:00

A cup of tea to say thank you For all the things you've done, And wishes that the day will bring You happiness and fun. Happy Mother's Day ©birdiekity May - 1998 2009 Mother's Day Message

Mythic Journeys

2010-04-19T00:17:00.001-05:00

I saw this film recently. It is really thought provoking. How does your myth create your life? Find out more about the film here

HOW TO Create Your Own Bail Out Plan

2010-03-18T09:00:00.001-05:00

-NBC News interview-Arbonne's Donna Johnson & MGM Amazon Best Selling Author of The Women's Millionaire Club book, Maureen G. Mulvaney, MGM, is interviewed by NBC newscaster Rick DeBruhl.MGM and Rick discussed Home Based Business, Network Marketing, a 'Recession Proof' Business Opportunity in a Down Economy, what it takes to become a Woman Millionaire Entrepreneur.Recession Proof' Business

Remembering John Lennon

2009-12-07T11:43:00.000-06:00

By 1980, former Beatle John Lennon had become an icon for the anti-war movements of the 1970s. His music embodied the struggle for peace and love amidst the horrors of war and destruction.On December 8, 1980, Lennon emerged from his Manhattan apartment after five years of living in seclusion with his family. A fanatical fan, Mark David Chapman, obtained Lennon's autograph outside his apartment

Every Breath

2009-11-23T02:26:00.004-06:00

With every breath I take today,I vow to be awake;And every step I take,I vow to take with a grateful heart--So I may see with eyes of loveinto the hearts of all I meet,To ease their burden when I canAnd touch them with a smile of peace.SadMonkSource: Blue Iris SanghaThe Power of Now

The Safety of Our Food

2009-10-22T13:51:00.007-05:00

Must Watch! Why hamburger is a gamble: A look at the bacteria dangerous to our health found in the foods that we eat.Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose takes a look at food safety with David Kessler, former FDA commissioner, Michael Pollan, Michael Moss and Dr. Jeffrey Bender.Click here to watch the video:Food Safety 10/21/09*A look at food safety with David Kessler,

Ordinary Miracle

2009-09-28T12:28:00.001-05:00

Sarah McLachlan's song from Charlotte's Web: It's not that usual when everything is beautiful It's just another ordinary miracle today The sky knows when its time to snow You don't need to teach a seed to grow It's just another ordinary miracle today Life is like a gift they say Wrapped up for you everyday Open up and find a way To give some of your own Isn't it remarkable? Like every

The Greatest Good

2009-07-13T21:24:00.000-05:00

"The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own." ~~Benjamin Disraeli

Summer Solstice

2009-06-20T00:19:00.003-05:00

Here in the U.S. we have just seen the longest day of the year, and are now moving full into summer--a time of health and growth.Tomato plants have blooms, the flower gardens are filling out and the baby birds in my tree are leaving their nests. I find that I need to water my plants every day in this heat and I need to take special care to keep the water in the bird bath clean and full for the

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T01:21:00.008-05:00

I just want to wish my Mom, and all the mothers out there, a very Happy Mother’s Day. "Thou art thy mother's glass, and she in theeCalls back the lovely April of her prime.~ShakespeareThe moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.~Rajneesh5 scientific reasons moms deserve Mother's Day

First Thing In The Morning

2009-03-25T09:04:00.000-05:00

The following is from Patrick Mathieu. He writes:While we're on the topic of "1st thing in the morning", I thought that I'd share a morning ritual that I've created for myself that aids me in creating my perfect days. The ritual simply involves making an espresso on my gas stove (something I do each morning), but it can easily be adapted to tea. If you like it, feel free to use it for yourself.~

2009-03-18T08:18:00.002-05:00

When is my Grandma coming? Celebrate Grandparents and Grandchildren DayWhen God created grandparentsthe world was truly blessedwith all the special joysthat make a family happiest...For grandparents know how to dothe things that warm a heart,They touch our lives with loving careright from the very start...They show that they believe in usand all we're dreaming of...When God created grandparents,