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Truth
Twice in my life I have trained to become a hospice worker. The power of truth has a resonance I can feel.

Shirley Riga
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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Treetop Perspective
My life has given me hailstorms in the past
I’ll do my best to avoid one in the future because they hurt and change my direction

Shirley Riga
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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Grace
I read about quarantine fatigue, a term used
to describe the exhaustion and low energy
associated with the COVID constraints.

Shirley Riga
Jul 12, 20203 min read
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Surrendering Locally and Globally
I’m calling all angels to support me In this present challenge of acceptance

Shirley Riga
Jun 14, 20202 min read
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200 jewels
Our minds are powerful entities. Our intentions can create our physical reality. How do I respond to a medical emergency?
Thea Iberall
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Kaleidoscope World
Acceptance is important in this fluidity. I could be crying from a current news item and then notice a bright red cardinal on my deck.

Shirley Riga
Jun 2, 20204 min read
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Your Power is in the Present
Every morning I sit in silence, trusting I’ll be led to words I write or words already written. I’m reminded of the ebb and flow of breath.

Shirley Riga
May 16, 20203 min read
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Courage
Courage 1, 2, 3 Jump Ready set go Start Chin up, eyes forward Walk With Determination Courage is found in my breath Determination is...
by Shirley
May 9, 20203 min read
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Gateways
Gateways by Shirley Riga Silent meditation has become a source of comfort for me Space to just be Held in time like a safe boundary Where...
by Shirley
May 6, 20203 min read
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Restoration
Though a day late, I was moved to share this writing. We pray for earth’s renewal. We pray for continued growth, abundance and viable...
by Shirley
May 2, 20203 min read
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Be Kind To Yourself
Our walk into spring is different from any other Expectations are masked Time is free to roam Gentleness and patience Tame our minutes Be...
by Shirley
May 1, 20202 min read
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Hope is Surrender
Hope is Surrender By Shirley Riga I learned something about myself last night I won’t use a shopping service ever again I care deeply for...
by Shirley
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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"Drop the Rock"
Back in the late eighties I was involved in a small UCC church in western Massachusetts. My children were elementary school age. My...
by Shirley
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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Ebb and Flow
Once a month I have tea with an old friend via Zoom. We grew up in the same town, went to the same schools, attended Brownies and Girl...

Shirley Riga
Apr 24, 20203 min read
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Mirror Mirror
I am many faces. I am a mother, spouse, medium, singer, actor, healer, author, teacher, friend, survivor, and witness to my life knowing...

Shirley Riga
Apr 23, 20203 min read
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Keep Life Moving
I had a blast on my birthday. My happiness meter hit a ten with all my birthday wishes, cards, emails and gifts. I was in such joy. I am...

Shirley Riga
Apr 22, 20203 min read
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21 day challenge
Years ago I was challenged to pause in front of a mirror I pass and say “I love you” while looking directly into my eyes. It sounded easy...

Shirley Riga
Apr 21, 20203 min read
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Authenticity
The word came in a flash – “authenticity”. The word is my barometer to my thoughts, actions and beliefs. Authenticity holds the essence...

Shirley Riga
Apr 20, 20204 min read
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Acceptance
Snowing! There’s a Woody Allen saying which I am taking the liberty of changing to fit my beliefs. If you want to make an angel laugh,...

Shirley Riga
Apr 18, 20202 min read
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