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  Through all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, may our hearts hear the truth ... that people want peace on earth, they want hope and they know there is something greater then themselves they cannot see. I am convinced that Christmas reminds all of us that magic is real, people are kind and that giving feels every bit as sweet as receiving. Regardless what holiday is celebrated this year, it is good to remember that it is hope, love and charity that feeds kindness and spreads joy to our world. No matter what our nationality, religion, gender, socio economic status, we all what to be seen and to be loved. While many teachers performed miracles and healed the sick, my observation is, the story of Jesus offers the most hope to the human heart. There is something within our hearts that needs and wants to believe in human kindness and compassion. 
  May your holiday be filled with the love of family, friends and four-legged companions. May you "count your blessings, name them one by one,"and realize what a gift it is to be on this planet. And, that regardless what adversities you may face, your blessings far out number your troubles! From my heart to yours, Vicky

  Tonight I wonder about those that say our country "should" only let immigrants into our country that are Christian. I guess they have forgotten our ancestors that made the long and arduous voyage here to American came seeking religious freedom. They wanted the right to believe what they knew in their heart was true, not what was dictated by those in authority. Sometimes I wish Jesus would return and straighten this whole mess out. And then I remember that when he lived among us and practiced what he preached he was crucified on a cross, and then I am grateful he is not in this world. Rather, I am grateful he lives in the hearts of those that seek and live what he taught, "to love thy neighbors as thyself." I am grateful for the many, many people who live by his teachings rather than a specific denomination.  
  

What the world would look like if we spent as much time looking for the good as we do listening to the bad? Sometimes what seems bad is actually the the reason we feel so grateful for the things in our life. I'm wondering what YOU wonder about ... do tell ... 

May your day be one of heart felt connections through the sharing of laughter, good food, and the telling of stories. Thanks to our ancestors, those that courageously came to this country to seek the freedom to live the dreams of their hearts, we are an abundantly rich, blessed country. Let us never forget the costs and show gratitude for such courage. From my heart to yours, thank you for your willingness to live your truth! Vicky

  I am so very, very grateful for stillness! It has been a very noisy year.  I can actually hear my heart beat . . . and that's a good thing! Now, instead of my head speaking loudly, it simply whispers to me. That simple act of a whisper makes my heart happy. After all, who likes to be yelled at? So, hooray for the sweetness that comes from a gentle whisper in my ear!