To those alive today and, those who walked this earth before us; Who walked into battle: to protect to liberate, to save. They who knew the cost and toll on their life, and on their own families. Who made the decision to leave their loved ones, to travel far away, to fight to protect whatContinue reading “In Remembrance”
Author Archives: Suzette Benjamin
Images of nature, as Rest
Peafowl – white plumage Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) – aerial view Amboseli National Park – Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, elephants crossing Among the California Redwood Sequoias South Tyrol, Italy Ashby Lake, at dawn Superior National Forest Lake Oeschinen, Bergsee Banff, Alberta
Sacred Completion
The end of one thing, a sacred completion. A brief time of rest and reflection. A remarkable new path follows. You feel propelled as if on the wings of divine aid; Guiding you from a sacred mountain. An unexpected blessing Not what you imagined, Far better, absolutely divine. A sacred gift. Not deserved– But endowed,Continue reading “Sacred Completion”
“Like a tree planted by running water”
“You’re a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month,Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.” Psalm 1:3 – The Message Bible “The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.”-Saint Teresa of Avila. May your gifts bear fruit and multiply in a harvest of good works which send outContinue reading ““Like a tree planted by running water””
Take care of yourself
“Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your problems on pause. You deserve a break.” ― Akiroq Brost “You have to create little pockets of joy in your life to take care of yourself.”-Jonathan Van Ness “I think beautiful is like, looking like you take care of yourself.”- Cardi B (BelcalisContinue reading “Take care of yourself”
A weekend Retreat
A weekend evening’s enjoyment, Recreation for fun, leisure and release, Transposes weary thoughts into the quietude of refreshment. A weekly pause overflows into reclining rest, Refreshment of mind, spirit and body– Fuel for the soul. A pleasant diversion from a week of adventure. All these made possible beautifully by A retreat into the spectacular worldsContinue reading “A weekend Retreat”
Happy Weekend
“Saturday and Sunday were sworn enemies until one day when they both decided to sit down and talk.They found out that they both liked the same food.They found out that they both liked to drink the same drinks.They both found out that they both liked to play the same sports.They both found out that theyContinue reading “Happy Weekend”
Weekend Musings
This weekend’s musing offering is on the idea that perhaps when we meet other people we are meeting some part of ourselves. Moreover, no meeting or encounter with another person (positive or negative) is by chance, but planned somehow, someway in the larger scheme of things. Some thoughts to ponder, if you so choose. HappyContinue reading “Weekend Musings”
Make it through
Pain is a constant friend. The winter cold reverberating in your joints at night, another. The mind says, ‘”you are not going to make it, the odds are against you.” But your heart Knows you are going to make it through. Surrounded by seemingly superior forces You dig a trench in your soul– the wellContinue reading “Make it through”
“Humility forms the basis of honor…”
“Humility forms the basis of honor, just as the low ground forms the foundation of a high elevation.” –Bruce Lee
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