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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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Laughter is truly the best medicine
It’s been 45 days of intense worry, concern and fear as I have navigated my way through this pandemic. Some days I am treading water in...
by Shirley
Apr 27, 20203 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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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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Trust
As I walk one day at a time into the unknown future not knowing what to expect while believing I will adapt to the changes at hand, I am...

Shirley Riga
Apr 19, 20203 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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What Gives You Joy?
I worked with therapists over decades sifting through my emotions gleaning the pieces that define who I am and what makes me happy. I...

Shirley Riga
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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We are the Cake
In the mid 80’s I was in weekly therapy dealing with my new-born terminally-ill child. I made it a habit to go to a bookstore after my...

Shirley Riga
Apr 16, 20202 min read
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Expectancy vs Expectation
I called him an old friend, but I’m not sure “friend” can describe him. He was definitely male, stood erect, alert and had a keen eye....

Shirley Riga
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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We are All Pilgrims
Easter Sunday – We are all Pilgrims In the Spring of 2019, I embarked on a spiritual journey through Ireland for 15 days. I was one of 15...
by Shirley
Apr 12, 20202 min read
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Your Daily Dose of Loving-Kindness
EMOTIONAL FITNESS Excerpted from http://www.mattkahn.org/blog “Your heart doesn’t just require exercise, but a daily dose of...
by Shirley
Apr 8, 20202 min read
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Acceptance
ACCEPTANCE As most of you know and others have no idea, my second daughter was born with a terminal liver disease. She lived for 32 years....
by Shirley
Apr 5, 20203 min read
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Being Patient
Today's meditative reading is taken from Dr. Susan Jeffers, author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. “The biggest pitfall as you make...
by Shirley
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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"Use Your Senses Fully"
This morning's meditation reading was taken from Eckhart Tolle's book, "Practicing The Power of Now, Essential Teachings, Meditations and...
by Shirley
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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"Our kindness is a light."
This morning's meditation started out with an excerpt from a letter written by Dr. Jean Houston, a visionary scholar and philosopher....
by Shirley
Mar 29, 20201 min read
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A Snail Story
As I walked this morning, I came across a snail and picked it up moving it back to the grass. It reminded me of a story I was told back...

Shirley Riga
Jul 15, 20192 min read
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Stuck in an ice storm
The recent ice storm in Massachusetts has kept me inside for three days. I pace in front of the living room window staring at the shiny...

Shirley Riga
Jan 23, 20192 min read
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