Light Lessons

In "Celtic Blessings", 'Anam Cara', John O’Donohue, writes: “We do not need to go out and find love; we need to be still, to let love come, to let love discover us.” Song: Love is in the air, in the rising of the [...]

In my novel, Becoming Jesse, old Mac gives little Jesse a special traveling coin, and says, “…it always brought me the best of luck.” Jesse was confused. “But you - and Dearie – always told me, There is no luck.” “Oh, right-cha are. Right-cha are. [...]

Joseph Campbell tells us: Follow your Bliss! Your Highest & Best. I like to say, your highest and BLISS-T! It’s all in the simple things in life - where we find our Happiness. And children know all about this. Song: Happiness is climbing [...]

In the dark winter night you feel the Quiet. The Still. Standing inside your dream – your jewel - you feel the Light – the Love - glintaling on every facet of your dream. And you let it in… Song: Deep in the [...]

Maybe that little child inside you grew up too fast? Can you let your inner child out to play? Song:  Funny days in the park - Every day's the Fourth of July Children laughing, People singing - A real celebration - Magic for us [...]

The little boy asked his grandfather, ‘When did you grow old?’ The wrinkled mouth answered, ‘I think, when I forgot how to play.’“ Song: Are you havin' any fun? What’re y'gettin' out o' livin'? What good is what you've got If you're not [...]

Beginnings: When was the last time you tried something for the first time? When you were courageous. Inspired. Persistent. Wouldn’t it be fun - to dare yourself - to try something brand new. Again. Song: ‘Cause it's a good day to try on [...]

You know people who keep their Light On, who shine so bright. because you know that Light. That JOY! And you often see it in the young ones: playful, intoxicated with their dream. They live their dream. Song Ah - this dream that intoxicates me! [...]

I saw her toddling to the playground. Climbing, impetuously, one little step at a time. And when she got to the tippity-top, she squealed! And slid-down! Laughing! Burbling! In JOY! Song Joy to the world All the boys and girls! Joy to the laughter and [...]

Visiting two dear old friends in hospital: Phil was holding his wife’s hand, talking quietly. After a bit he closed his eyes, and we tip-toed out. But at the door he called, “Tell Patrick, I love him.” Patrick, too, holding his wife’s hand, heard Phil’s words, [...]