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THE SILENT BELL – Guest Post By JIM MCGRAW

    The end and fading away of great love…is like a bell that no longer rings…   The silence is deafening and oppressive…no longer ringing and clear..no longer raising hopes…or bringing cheer.   So many ears had heard the bell ringing…across the valleys and deep blue lake… beyond the dells and mountains…raising hopes or bringing cheer … only sad memories remain…the silent bell…no longer rings.   The sadness of the silent bell… a reminder…

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Love

  When two people are in love their hearts, souls and minds become one in a world that exists only for them and revolves completely around their love for each other. Their love creates a refuge for them that nothing in the outside world can penetrate. Being in love means finding that one person on this earth that knows you better than anyone else, in fact, that person knows parts of you even better than…

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The Day That Santa Cried

The holidays have always been one of my favorite times of the year. As a child, there was so much to look forward to. We got a week or two off from school, there were parties and family gatherings and of course, presents. But as an adult, I learned that not all children are blessed with the idyllic holiday memories that I have. Some children dread the long cold days at home, with not enough…

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Prayer To God After Accepting Him 

I woke up this morning ready to begin a new day I am going through my usual routine, accepting whatever comes my way.   Then…   I noticed something was out of place. I searched and searched but I couldn’t find anything wrong. However, at a moment’s rest, I realized I felt so free! The “old me” hit the road when I accepted You. I can deny it, sit right here and fight it but…

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Finding Balance Mind Body and Spirit – Guest Post By Vivian Elizabeth Marquez de la Garza

The holidays are “family time.” It is a time to remember our younger Christmases (or your holiday season for your specific faith). It is a time when the young ones dream of presents and growing up.   For the 5-year-old to the 105-year-old, the holidays are a special and magical time of the year. The entire family awaits this time of year. Like many of you reading this, I am also looking forward to this…

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Harmony

All waves are unique, just as all people are unique. And all of these unique waves are coexisting in perfect harmony. The result is truly breathtaking. The tide is endless, always one wave after another, no matter what the weather conditions or external forces might try to impose on them. To find that perfect partner who will always flow with you, will always be there to forge a path in front of you and will…

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How Is It Fair?

Everyone has heard sayings that boil down to you are never presented with a challenge that is more than you can handle. Many times these sayings are derived from religion or the belief that a higher being knows what you are capable of, even when you don’t and in other cases, the saying is more focused on motivation and inner strength. But after a discussion today with a very insightful lady, I caught myself thinking…

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