Category Archives: wisdom
BRIDGING THE GAP OR REBUILDING THE BRIDGE?
I love this quote by Ronal Reagan, because it gives us hope for future generations. Every step brings new knowledge along with wisdom. Bridging the old and new can reach one end of the bridge and allow them to merge … Continue reading
WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE WE SETTING FOR OUR KIDS?
Children born in the 21st century are facing greater challenges than I ever faced. As schools open their door this month, these young people need to be prepared for what they are about to see outside their own front door. … Continue reading
HELLO, SEPTEMBER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER© The fields are almost harvested, the hay lays on the ground, The air contains the slightest chill, with stillness all around, An old, red barn stands waiting now, to make it overflow, Abundance of hay and … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading
PEACE I LEAVE YOU . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Water calmed by the silence and absence of wind, Glasslike in the brilliant sun, Quiet, tranquil, away from the maddening crowds of interfering life, For a brief moment, the world stands still, and … Continue reading
SUMMER’S END . . .
As giant sunflowers dot the landscape and the smells of autumn begin to invade our nostrils, we say goodbye to summer and hello to my favorite time of the year. Autumn brings reminders of pumpkins, harvesting, hayrides and crunching leaves … Continue reading
A DELICATE BALANCE
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. We’re experiencing some wonderful weather here in the Midwest. Days are growing shorter, but each moment … Continue reading
NEVER GIVE UP . . .
I’ve always loved stories with a moral – parables like Jesus told and those of philosophical folks who have experienced life to the max. Today is “Never Give Up,” day. This little story is filled with great motivation for those … Continue reading
JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING
It seems the older I get, the less I know or understand. My life may seem hunky dory to most folks, but even those who seem to have it all together, face difficulties. Many times, those difficulties require smart choices, … Continue reading
LAST BLOOMS OF SUMMER . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A bouquet of vibrant colors, slowly fading in the hand, Picked fresh this very morning, plucked from the moistened land, Our lives are like those flowers – they slowly wilt and die, We want … Continue reading
WHAT IS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU?
If you feel that your role in life isn’t important – if you struggle daily with thoughts of failure – if you believe that whatever you do, it isn’t going to be enough – it’s time to put your confidence in … Continue reading
LIFE’S MARATHON
“Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.” Charles Lindbergh There’s nothing wrong with setting goals. By planning … Continue reading
A FLOOD OF HAPPY THOUGHTS . . .
“A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.” John Cleese The world is filled with negative thinking. How can we overcome this dastardly perception? With the invention of social media, … Continue reading
LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR US . . .
In looking at my posts over the past few weeks, I realized I was spending a lot of time talking about sadness, depression, worry and anxiety. Maybe that’s because life has changed for us drastically over the past couple years. … Continue reading
HOW’S THAT PLAN WORKING FOR YOU?
So often, the plans we make go awry. We carefully lay down our goals – work hard to achieve them – almost accomplish them – only to crash and fall at what should be the finish line. We rely so … Continue reading
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY . . .
I like to think of my life as a series of episodes. Each one leads to the next, which can leave you hanging at the end and wondering what’s next. They can also cause you to think about the endless … Continue reading
SEARCHING FOR PEACE
It may seem that the world is in an eternal state of chaos. In fact, it is. We see it every day as we read or view the news of wars, murder, hatred, immorality and inhumanity. Where do we find … Continue reading
LIKE TEARS FALLING . . .
There seems to be a lot to cry about these days. The world is filled with an abundance of tears. We cry because we’re troubled, anxious, physically in pain or emotionally suffering. Tears can be a blessed relief when we’re … Continue reading
REACH THE FINISH LINE . . .
There are so many races we run during a lifetime. With the Olympics taking place there is a race for the gold medal. When we study hard for a difficult test, we’re running to reach a goal. When we risk … Continue reading
DAYS OF YORE . . .
Somewhere along the line we have this image of how good things were in the olden days. If you examine the picture I’ve attached to this post, you’ll notice the woman smiling as she laboriously works through the task of … Continue reading
