Author Archives: Betty
WHAT CAPTURES MY CURIOSITY
I relish reading books that explore people’s lives. These stories delve into their struggles and their turning points. They also show the ways their hopes eventually found fulfillment. Stories rooted in the human experience always capture my attention. I’m also … Continue reading
BOARD GAMES AND OTHER ODDITIES
Board games have always been one of my family’s favorite pastimes. Scrabble and checkers filled our days with laughter. A whole lineup of card games — blackjack, 500 rummy, Go Fish, trump, and more — also provided friendly competition. We … Continue reading
LEISURE IN FULL AWARNESS
For me, leisure time is a full‑body return to myself. I start with a long, hot bath, letting the warmth rise around me as I settle into the water. For thirty unhurried minutes, I move slowly. I do so intentionally. … Continue reading
Beyond One Mind
A team of thinkers will always surpass the limits of a single mind. When people come together and ask one another, “What do you think?” Something extraordinary happens. Ideas start to spark. Perspectives widen. One thought leads to another. Soon, … Continue reading
PONDER THE THOUGHT
This morning, I sat back in a quiet, reflective, meditative state. I wondered if humans need to do anything to evolve. Is transformation something that requires action? Is awareness inevitable? Is change automatic?Here’s a profound perspective that honors both the … Continue reading
Fun Events
When the weather turns warm, I feel myself come alive in nature. Parks, wooded trails, and new places to explore always draw me in, and being outdoors feels like returning to my natural element. One of my favorite places is … Continue reading
The Symphony of the Singular: A Narrative on Individualism
Individualism — what is it, really? We often speak of it as though it were a solitary flame, burning alone in the dark. But the more I listen to people, the more I read their words, their reflections, their stories, … Continue reading
Danger
I don’t have a pet, but my daughter does — and her cat has absolutely no boundaries when it comes to where he decides to land his body. If a surface looks “landable,” he’s on it. The stovetop is his … Continue reading
“Without Me, You Can Do Nothing” — The Esoteric Mystery of Union
There are words spoken by Jesus that echo not only through Scripture, but through the hidden chambers of the soul: “Without Me, you can do nothing.” To the outer ear, these are religious words. To the inner ear — the ear … Continue reading
The Blueprint of Living Fully and Intentionally
What does life truly mean? For me, life begins with gratitude — the quiet, steady awareness that simply being alive is a gift. Every breath, every heartbeat, every moment of consciousness is evidence that we are “wonderfully made.” And when … Continue reading
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