You are protected

On the bottom of the front screen of my cell phone there is a daily message from my security software provider.

You are protected. No problems detected.

Yes, my phone is protected against hackers, robocalls and malicious attacks. My home is protected by security cameras and motion detectors. There are no problems detected.

Yet, where is the software that I could wrap around my family, my friends and others so that all of us are protected in the world today? The only software that I know is loving compassion, kindness and respect for all beings.

~Photo Lori Greer, Portland, Oregon, USA.~

It is important to care. It is important to connect.

Thank you for reading.

Lori

Unknown blessings…

Give thanks for unknown blessings that are already on their way. ~Native American prayer

Blessings I know about.

The love of family.
The love of friends both near and far.
My sweet dog Ginny.
My good health.
My warm house.

The unknown blessings will be a joy unexpected.

Traveling Mercies

That’s what priests say when a person is departing.

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The Only Prayer

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Meister Eckhart 1260-1328 Christian Theologian

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Help Me Out Here, Einstein

When I consider that Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for over 24 years, I think what a long time that was. It seems inconceivable.

When I consider that my husband died at 58 years it does not seem nearly long enough. A life cut short. Continue reading “Help Me Out Here, Einstein” →

Steinbeck on Evil

All the goodness and the heroisms will rise up again, then be cut down again and rise up. It isn’t that the evil thing wins – it never will-but that it doesn’t die. John Steinbeck