Hues of life

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Freelance Writing Jobs posted by Ariala today

Just noticed today's posting--some of you may remember I had mentioned the tutoring site last year. Repeating a part of it, in case anyone is interested. For those who enjoy tutoring, and that too from the comfort of the home, here’s a great place……. www.smarthinking.com. Here’s where you can work... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Words of wisdom...

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve. Trying to control the future is like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools, chances are that... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

A wonderful prayer...

Journeying god, pitch your tent with mine so that I may not become deterred by hardship, strangeness, doubt. Show me the movement I must make toward a wealth not dependent on possessions, toward a wisdom not based on books, toward a strength not bolstered by might, toward a god not confined to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 20, 2009

First days of Spring...

In celebration of the Spring Equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere), here is a poem which I just received---it’s simple, yet profound; hope you enjoy it! First days of spring---the sky By Ryokan (1758—1831) English version by Stephen Mitchell First days of spring -- the sky is bright blue, the sun... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Blessings!

Encouraged by your comments on St.Patrick's day, I've put together some Irish wishes/blessings, including a few unusual ones! May your fire be as warm as the weather is cold. As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way. May you get all your wishes but one, So... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Through the eyes of a visitor!

My last post was about a popular modern Indian writer (Ruskin Bond), and now I’d like to share with you the perspective offered by Mark Tully. Excerpts do not reveal much out of context, so I will simply mention some relevant information, and a couple of his books. For over 20 years, Mark Tully was... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Praise the Lord!

This is in response to a post by Texasgem today, on the history of the hymn "How great thou art"---enjoy it online! http://www.greatdanepro.com/Dear%20Jesus/index.htm Have a good day! Nita. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Giving...concluded

The next layer is worse. It reveals all the hurts I have inflicted on others, from careless gossip to deliberate betrayals. There are angry words that could not be taken back, judgements that shut out people who did not share my beliefs or lifestyle. Arrogance. Intolerance. Condescension. I sit down... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The Giving...contd (3)

"Now for the third package."....................... I shake my head. "I'm sorry. There is no third gift." "Everyone has myrrh to offer," she says. "Not I. Myrrh is the bitter herb of death. It has not been a part of my experience. You see, I have been extraordinarily lucky. I don't seem to have the... Sign in to see full entry.

The Giving...contd

"He does not need sacrifice," she says. Come now. There must be another gift."............................................(2) I hesitate. "Well, yes, there is. But what I have just shown you is my finest gold. The frankincense - if I can call it that - is quite ordinary, hardly fit for the... Sign in to see full entry.

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