THE DAILY SPARK

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?

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 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..