HEAVEN

Sometimes Heaven is just a new pair of glasses.  When we put them on, we see the awful person, sometimes even ourselves, a bit more gently and we are blessed in return.  Quote by Father Ed DowlingFather Edward Dowling, also known as Father Ed, was a Jesuit priest and spiritual advisor to Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. REFLECTION:Are you ready to try on a new pair of glasses and experience "heaven?"Can you see self, others, a situation a bit more gently with these new lenses?

UNPLUG

Everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes.Quote by Anne LamottAnne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer.  She is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher.  Her nonfiction works are largely autobiographical  marked by their self-deprecating humor and openness, Lamott's writings cover such subjects as alcoholism, single-motherhood, depression and Christianity.  She has written numerous books including Bird by Bird; Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts On Faith;  and Help, Thanks, Wow:  The Three Essential Prayers.  REFLECTION:Is something not working?  Can you unplug?What would it look like to "unplug?"Try it!

COURAGE AND FEAR

Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward.Quote by Joyce Meyer - author, speaker and founder of Joyce Meyer MinistriesREFLECTION:What fears have held you back?Can you decide to go forward?If your fears could say a few prayers, what would they be?  Try saying them..