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#10618:
February 17, 2021
Kittiara
Don't Be Afraid to Question
It is not a bad thing to question one's faith. Indeed, the answers you find can build a newer, stronger foundation.
Which of life's questions would you most like answered?
#10606:
February 10, 2021
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Black History Month: Learning Experience
Why is Black History Month important?
What are some inventions of African-Americans?
#10591:
February 03, 2021
Sophy v.2021
The Coexistence of Faith and Science
Charles Darwin engaged in scientific exploration through the lens of his faith.
How have your brought your faith and science together?
#10573:
January 20, 2021
Kittiara
That One Thing
The amount of problems we face as a species can feel overwhelming. What, though, if we focus on one thing...
If you could solve one issue facing humanity, what would you choose and what would you do?
#10556:
January 13, 2021
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Spiritual Goals for the New Year
Have you made spiritual goals for 2021?
Why is it important to make new spiritual goals each year?
#10550:
January 06, 2021
Sophy v.2021
Retirement - Now What?
I just retired after 31 years in the same vocation
Where do you find your identity when you no longer do what you were known for?
#10538:
December 30, 2020
Lilli ☕
Seekers Gonna Seek
There is no one path of Spirituality; instead, there is one unique path for each person.
Was there any one specific thing that set you on your current spiritual path?
#10530:
December 23, 2020
Kittiara
A Prayer for the Lost and the Lonely
Not everyone is home who should be. And some who need company find themselves alone.
How are you handling the holidays this year?
#10515:
December 16, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Asking Questions
Why are questions important?
Can questions help us grow spiritually?
#10504:
December 09, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Reframing Our Holiday Spirit
It can be difficult to feel like celebrating with everything so different this year.
How can you share the light of this season when things seem so dark?
#10490:
December 02, 2020
Lilli ☕
Writing Spiritually Based Fiction
Some tips to help incorporate spirituality into your fiction stories.
What spiritually-based fiction novels have you read?
#10487:
November 25, 2020
Kittiara
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
We're experiencing dark times, but there are better days ahead.
What are you looking forward to in the new year?
#10471:
November 18, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Thanksgiving at my Grandparent's house
What was Thanksgiving or Turkey Day like for you as a child?
Are you Thanksgiving memories pleasant?
#10460:
November 11, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Our Better Angels
How do we move forward when we are so divided?
How can you find common ground with someone with whom you disagree?
#10442:
November 04, 2020
Lilli ☕
Writing Your Spiritual Biography
No matter what your religion happens to be, the lessons you’ve learned from your experiences can be helpful to others.
Have you considered writing a spiritual biography?
#10440:
October 28, 2020
Kittiara
Teach a Man to Fish...
... if he isn't stuck in the middle of a desert.
What is the best help that you have ever received?
#10425:
October 21, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Expressing Gratitude
There are other ways to express gratitude besides saying "Thank you." or intoning a prayer.
Have you accepted a gratitude challenge?
#10414:
October 14, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Beginner's Mind and Letting Go
Letting go of expectations can open us up to new possibilities.
What are some creative possibilities you’ve come up with because you were nudged out of your comfort zone?
#10406:
October 07, 2020
~Minja~
Dwarf Is Telling You a Story
The secret of the unusual lake in the middle of the forest that influenced my views on nature spirits.
What nature spirit(s) do you connect with the most?
#10394:
September 30, 2020
Kittiara
What's Your Story?
How did you come to believe what you believe?
Do you think that you’d be who you are now had your circumstances been different?
#10373:
September 23, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
A Spiritual NANOWRIMO
Have you considered writing a spiritual book for NANOWRIMO?
Are you a spiritually inspired NANOWRIMO rebel?
#10370:
September 16, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Days of Awe
L’Shana Tovah – May your name be inscribed in the book of life.
Did you know that forgiveness is good for your physical health (in addition to your spiritual health)?
#10361:
September 09, 2020
Annette
Personal Reponsibility
Living a spiritual life in the real world without being religious.
Should you hold yourself to the same standards that you hold others?
#10349:
September 02, 2020
Kittiara
You Deserve Happiness
It may feel easier to hide away, but that does not help you live your best life.
What never fails to make you smile?
#10332:
August 26, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Trust in God, but wear the mask.
Trusting in God, doesn't eliminate our free will.
Even though we trust in God, we still have to take precautions ourselves.
#10322:
August 19, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Turning 60
I turned 60 last week, and while it wasn't the celebration I was planning, it was just what I needed.
How can a global pandemic change your perspective about life?
#10312:
August 12, 2020
Samberine Everose
Is it the end of the world?
What will you do if its already the end of the world?
Is it the end of the world?
#10308:
August 05, 2020
Kittiara
Knowing Me and Knowing You
Do you have any secrets? It's okay! So do I...
What is something that you wish more people knew about you?
#10292:
July 29, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Blogging Your Spiritual Path
Have you considered blogging about your spiritual path.
How do you blog about your spiritual path?
#10286:
July 22, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Every Breath We Take
The Hebrew word used to describe and name God is not a word at all, but is the sound of our own breathing.
How might the world breathe more freely if we only realized the amazing spiritual oneness we share?
#10276:
July 15, 2020
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Revisiting Friendships
Pleasant memories of togetherness in these times of isolation
Do you remember your first meeting with your best friend?
#10262:
July 08, 2020
Kittiara
Across the Water
You are not alone. We are here for you, and together we can accomplish great things!
What is one place/city/country you have always wanted to visit, and why?
#10247:
July 01, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
July at Last
We're Halfway through 2020
Seven Months or Seven Hundred Years
#10235:
June 24, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Not We What Were Expecting
So far 2020 feels like it has lasted a million days, and it’s only the middle of June.
What if 2020 is the year we have been waiting for?
#10213:
June 17, 2020
Samberine Everose
Father's day Home Socialization
Does socialization and fellowship will about to end?
Socialization in the "new normal."
#10218:
June 10, 2020
Kittiara
On Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not easy. But it can be healing, if you allow it to be.
What have you learned about yourself this past week?
#10205:
June 03, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Prayer and Meditation
Prayer and meditation are parts of a successful spiritual strategy.
Do you meditate before or after you pray?
#10191:
May 27, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Fatigue and Transformation
Choosing a hopeful perspective.
What if this time inspires us to become the "imaginal cells" for a transformation of our dysfunctional society?
#10173:
May 13, 2020
Kittiara
On Community
Community matters. That is especially true during times of crisis.
What do you appreciate the most about your community?
#10155:
May 06, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Happy Mother's Day
Remember Mother's Day, while social distancing.
Have you phoned your Mom or said a prayer for her.
#10150:
April 29, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Spiritual Learnings During Tough Times
A few things I've learned thanks to the coronavirus.
What blessings have you gained from social distancing?
#10126:
April 15, 2020
Kittiara
Being Kind to Your Mind
It can be difficult to find that inner calm. To maintain that inner peace. Especially in these challenging times...
What helps you find and maintain your inner peace?
#10106:
April 08, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Sheltering in place tests our faith
Meeting the spiritual test of sheltering in place.
How do you respond the the spiritual test of sheltering in place?
#10094:
April 01, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Charting New Territory
Part of the reason we practice our faith in ordinary times is to be prepared for moments like this.
How can you nourish your spirituality during times of upheaval?
#10030:
March 18, 2020
Kittiara
Reach Out
You are not alone. We are here for you.
If you are self-isolating, or in lockdown, what are you doing to pass the time?
#10062:
March 11, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Women's History Month: Gender Equality
Accomplishing equality.
Men and women must work together for equality.
#10051:
March 04, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Lessons from the Wilderness
How you can find ways to practice spiritual renewal during Lent.
Do you take time to care for yourself? Do you have a support system you can count on?
#10043:
February 26, 2020
Kate - Writing & Reading
Kindness is Easy
It takes less effort to perform an act of kindness than it does not avoid doing so
How do you react to kindness - are you embarassed, thankful, something else?
#10044:
February 26, 2020
Kate - Writing & Reading
Kindness is Easy
It takes less effort to perform an act of kindness than it does not avoid doing so
How do you react to kindness - are you embarassed, thankful, something else?
#10031:
February 19, 2020
Kittiara
Sharing Your Faith
Who do you share your faith with? How do you share it?
If you could pick one thing that you'd really like people to know about your faith, what would you choose?
#10013:
February 12, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Black History Month
Each year I look forward to February.
Who was Paul Robeson and Crispus Attucks?
#9997:
February 05, 2020
Sophy v.2021
Spiritual Integrity
St. Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the Gospel always. And if you have to, use words.”
Do you practice what you preach?
#9969:
January 29, 2020
Samberine Everose
The Rock with Hope
Establishing our feet to a trusted Ground, will give us more confident not only in our writings but in everything.
Did you know the Cornerstone where every body can be linked and will not be broken?
#9982:
January 22, 2020
Kittiara
You, too, can inspire others!
You may not believe it, but you are an inspiration simply by being who you are.
Who inspires you? What makes them inspirational?
#9961:
January 15, 2020
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
World Religion Day
Celebrated on the third Sunday in January.
Dedicated to learning about other religions.
#9954:
January 08, 2020
Sophy v.2021
2020 Vision
The beginning of a new year gives us the opportunity to set our intention for the days ahead.
What do you hope for in the new year? How will you set your intention?
#9941:
January 01, 2020
warpedsanity
The Cycle Renews
As we enter the new year, we celebrate the prospects of a new beginning, while letting go of the old.
What New Year's traditions do you follow?
#9934:
December 25, 2019
Kittiara
Love and Light
The return of the light brings us hope...
How do you celebrate during the darkest time of the year?
#9917:
December 18, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Winter Holidays
What are the winter holidays?
Celebrating the winter holidays is celebrating the light.
#9907:
December 11, 2019
Sophy v.2021
The Whole Truth
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Are you aware of the power of your word, of speaking truth?
#9892:
December 04, 2019
Samberine Everose
Christmas Light
The Light in our hearts at Christmas
Desire to have the Light, to be able to see in the dark.
#9889:
November 27, 2019
Kittiara
It's the Season to Be Jolly...
The holidays are coming. It's time to be merry. But what if you aren't?
Are you going full-out during the festive season, or are you opting for peace and quiet?
#9874:
November 20, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Gratitude Inventory
List the things you are grateful for in 2019
Can you list 12 things you are grateful for this year?
#9864:
November 13, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Choose Curiosity
Choosing curiosity over judgment as a spiritual practice.
Where could you let go of judgment and replace it with curiosity this week?
#9852:
November 06, 2019
warpedsanity
Honoring our Ancestors
Ways we honor those who lived before us
How do you honor your ancestors?
#9840:
October 30, 2019
Kittiara
Who Are You?
Who are you? When is the last time you've asked yourself that?
What positive changes have you discovered in yourself over the years?
#9822:
October 23, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Writing Spiritual Poetry
What is and how do you write spiritual poetry?
Do you write spiritual, religious, or mystic poetry?
#9806:
October 16, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Mindful Maintenance
We need to be deliberate about where we put our attention.
How do you keep your balance in the midst of turbulence?
#9796:
October 09, 2019
eyestar~
BEING in gratitude
thoughts on gratitude
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#9791:
October 02, 2019
Kittiara
Allow Yourself to Rest
Are you allowing yourself to rest? Or do you feel the need to keep busy?
What is your favourite way to relax and unwind?
#9772:
September 25, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
A Reader's Question Answered
I was ask about what I believe.
A reader ask me what I believe
#9756:
September 18, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Building Cathedrals
Finding meaning in our work.
Do you work to live, or live to work?
#9746:
September 11, 2019
Samberine Everose
Our Purpose here on earth
Have you already know your basic purpose here on earth?
You are not born by accident, you are intended to be here for a purpose.
#9742:
September 04, 2019
Kittiara
The Value of Community
Sometimes we lose faith in humanity, and are tempted to retreat into a world of our own. But community matters...
What is the nicest thing that a member of your community has ever done for you?
#9730:
August 28, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Prayer: The Water of Life
Prayer quenches the thirst of your soul.
Have you had your sip of prayer today?
#9715:
August 21, 2019
Sophy v.2021
The Power of Beauty
If you can hold onto some kind of beautiful image, you can endure great bleakness.
Blaise Pascal said, “In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart” – what do you carry?
#9695:
August 14, 2019
Samberine Everose
Where do we choose our faith to stand?
A Solid Foundation can make our faith to stand.
If you have faith, you can even move mountain.
#9696:
August 07, 2019
Kittiara
For The Sheer Joy Of It
When have you last done something for the sheer joy of it?
What's the last thing you've done for the sheer joy of it?
#9675:
July 31, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Grief is a Journey
What are the stages of grief?
Do you pray or cry through the stages of the grief process?
#9671:
July 24, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Trust Circles
Finding people you can trust at a deep level is a blessing.
Do you have people in your life you can trust with your authentic self?
#9640:
July 17, 2019
Samberine Everose
Real Life Training
When we apply the things we've learned, we can see for ourselves on how we will grow.
Faith without the action is dead the same as to theory without the application is useless.
#9649:
July 10, 2019
Kittiara
Why Our Online Behaviour Matters
Online communication is fun. It's helpful. But, one must be cautious...
What is the nicest thing that anyone's ever done for you online?
#9628:
July 03, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Don't Mulligrub, Raise Your Voice in Joy
Don't be despondent. Instead intone your praise and gratitude.
Is it possible to chose your mood?
#9615:
June 26, 2019
Sophy v.2021
At Peace With What I Cannot Know
Saying "I don't know" can be very freeing spiritually.
Can you be a person of faith without absolute belief?
#9606:
June 19, 2019
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Does Gratitude erase lines?
As people, we respond to certain things in certain ways. I explore how gratitude has made me question my reactions.
Can someone you're grateful to get away with anything?
#9596:
June 12, 2019
Kittiara
Spiritual Struggles
Are you struggling with spiritual questions? Searching for answers? Don't worry! You are not alone.
If you could learn the answer to one of life's great questions, what would you want to know?
#9573:
June 05, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
World Environment Day
World Environment Day - June 5, 2019
Do we have a climate emergency?
#9565:
May 29, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Time Off/Away Can Nourish Your Soul
How taking time off for vacation - whether you stay home or travel - is spiritually refreshing.
How is your soul refreshed and renewed by taking time off?
#9561:
May 22, 2019
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Professional, or Personal?
We're all human. Sometimes, the line between professional and personal blurs.
What happens when relationships cross the line, from professional to personal?
#9550:
May 15, 2019
Kittiara
You Are Beautiful
Do you know that you are beautiful? If not, read on...
What is the nicest random act of kindness that anyone has ever shown you?
#9528:
May 08, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Learning to Pray
My mother taught me how to pray.
Mom taught me never to lose my faith.
#9514:
May 01, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Writing About Our Mothers
May brings many memories of my mother.
Can your relationship with your mother (good or bad or in-between) inspire your writing?
#9510:
April 24, 2019
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
The Fine Art of Using Humour
Humour can help cope, and bringing comedy to an otherwise serious situation is a fine art.
Can you make it funny, nicely?
#9496:
April 17, 2019
Kittiara
Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame cathedral isn't just a beautiful piece of architecture, it's a part of our story.
Do you have special memories of the Notre-Dame? Or of another well-known place or building?
#9480:
April 10, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Celebrating Ridvan
Ridvan is an Arabic word meaning paradise, and is pronounced rez-vahn.
In the Garden of Ridvan nightingales sing.
#9468:
April 03, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Poetry Month Spiritual Writing Exercise
An exercise to get your spiritual writing juices flowing for National Poetry Month.
What do you love? What have you lost? What's your favorite thing in nature? Let's combine them into a poem!
#9455:
March 27, 2019
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Am I Loved?
We need it as much as we need fresh air, water and food. But do we recognise it when we get it?
Have you ever felt unloved?
#9446:
March 20, 2019
Kittiara
Dreams of the Past
If you could turn back time, would you change anything?
Are there any moments in your life that made you cringe at the time, yet you can laugh about now?
#9425:
March 13, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Tahirih: A Woman of Faith
Tahirih spiritual or mystic poet
Tahirih an advocate for women's rights and gender equality.
#9413:
March 06, 2019
Sophy v.2021
A Lenten Journey
A spiritual exercise for everyone - not just Christians.
What will make your journey for these next forty days a sacred one?
#9396:
February 27, 2019
Samberine Everose
The Good Book
I would like to share a treasure that I inherited from my late grandma, the great source of knowledge and wisdom.
'Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God'~Luke 4:4
#9394:
February 20, 2019
Kittiara
The Futility of Hate
When someone wrongs us, hate can blossom. But hatred is a destructive force that hurts the one experiencing it...
Have you ever overcome strong negative feelings? How did you manage it?
#9376:
February 13, 2019
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
A Spiritual Look At Black History Month
What is the spiritual significance of Black History Month?
Does Black History Month have a spiritual significance?
#9365:
February 06, 2019
Sophy v.2021
Sacred Writings
Sacred writing need not be limited to religious scripture.
What are some of your favorite "sacred" writings? How do they inspire you?
#9359:
January 30, 2019
warpedsanity
Celebrating Transition and Growth
This issue discusses the rite of passage within religion, culture, and family.
Within your family or spiritual path, have you experienced a rite of passage? If so, what transitional period in your life did it mark? What type of activities were involved?
#9349:
January 23, 2019
Kittiara
Life's Cycle
Did your life turn out to be the way you'd imagined it?
What were your hopes and dreams for the future when you were a child? Did those hopes and dreams come true?
#9312:
January 16, 2019
Samberine Everose
The Great Hope
The Great Source of our Hope
Hope in Life for every new year
#9314:
January 09, 2019
Sophy v.2021
The Fourth Wise Man
Sacred writings offer spiritual insights - many of which can be found beneath the surface.
Do you ever imagine an additional or alternate path a spiritual story might take?
#9302:
January 02, 2019
warpedsanity
Seeing Through Different Lenses
Enhancing our writing through gained knowledge in various religions.
How important do you think accuracy is when writing about religions outside your own faith?
#9299:
December 26, 2018
Kittiara
New Year, New Beginnings
What are your plans for 2019?
What are your plans for 2019?
#9268:
December 19, 2018
Samberine Everose
The Heart of a true Giver
What make us to be a good giver?
It's better to give than to receive.
#9271:
December 12, 2018
Sophy v.2021
The Hope of Advent
Hope is not the same as optimism - hope is something much deeper.
How can you help bring about "the hope of the world?"
#9252:
December 05, 2018
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Letter to the Creator
I found a letter of gratitude that I wrote to God.
Have to you ever written a letter of gratitude to your Lord?
#9251:
November 28, 2018
Kittiara
The World of Dreams
What are your dreams like? Why do we dream the dreams that we do?
If you could choose your own dreams, what would you dream about?
#9228:
November 21, 2018
Samberine Everose
The Antidote for sin
Be happy in spite of all the adversity, because He already conquered all, for us to become victorious.
The Gift by Grace.
#9217:
November 14, 2018
Sophy v.2021
The Better Angels of our Nature
The essential aspect of spiritual faith is the cultivation of compassion.
How can we access our "better angels?"
#9197:
November 07, 2018
Samberine Everose
Why human lives in miseries
Why there are bad things that happens in our life? Did you know that despite of these things we can still be happy?
Why humans die?
#9205:
October 31, 2018
Kittiara
Don't Be Afraid This Halloween
Halloween can be a worrying time for people of faith. But it doesn't need to be...
What is the funniest/most enjoyable custome you have ever worn, at Halloween or otherwise?
#9182:
October 24, 2018
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
The Promise, the Context
Whether the circumstances are important in the keeping of a promise.
What does it mean, to 'give' your word, and to 'keep' it?
#9172:
October 17, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Adding Your Voice to the Song
In the midst of turmoil it can be a challenge to find our voice.
How can you lift your voice to join the chorus?
#9160:
October 10, 2018
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
Writing Spiritual Poetry
What is spiritual poetry?
Writing and reading spiritual poetry is an enlightening experience!
#9155:
October 03, 2018
Kittiara
What Do You Stand For?
Is it true that if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything?
If you could change one thing about your society to your liking, what would it be?
#9124:
September 26, 2018
Samberine Everose
The most powerful form of Communication
Would you like to know the most powerful and never be in out of style form of communication?
A Communication that is more than to any high tech or any very expensive gadgets.
#9130:
September 19, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Days of Awe
May your name be inscribed in the book of life.
What gets in the way of our seeking forgiveness from others?
#9114:
September 12, 2018
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
The Golden Rule
Every religion has a version of the Golden Rule.
The Golden Rule is a common thread in all religions.
#9106:
September 05, 2018
Kittiara
The Good Place
What do you think "The Good Place" will be like?
What is the best description you have ever heard of the afterlife?
#9069:
August 29, 2018
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
The Singer Who Begs
One evening with her, and I was full of questions. Here they are -- my questions, and Arpita's answers.
Is begging necessarily bad?
#9058:
August 22, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Karma
The message of karma, and how to intentionally cultivate good karma, is a message of hope.
How satisfied with your thoughts, your words, your actions, which become your habits and ultimately your character?
#9061:
August 15, 2018
eyestar~
Integrity
What does your word mean?
n/a
#9046:
August 08, 2018
Kittiara
Is Humility Always a Virtue?
One shouldn't make other people feel inferior, but can being too humble be unhelpful?
What is your proudest achievement?
#9026:
August 01, 2018
Shannon
Give a Little Bit
"Did universal charity prevail, earth would be a heaven, and hell a fable." ~ Charles Caleb Coltony
n/a
#9016:
July 25, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Miracles
Miracles are in the eye of the beholder.
What stories do you have in your life that lift you or help you move forward?
#9008:
July 18, 2018
Prosperous Snow Moving Forward
A Place of Worship
A place of worship, or a House of Prayer, someplace to remember the Almighty.
A place of worship: One of the things that all faith traditions have in common.
#9004:
July 11, 2018
Kittiara
Are You Okay?
Sometimes asking someone if they are okay can make a big difference.
What is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for you?
#8980:
July 04, 2018
Shannon
Equal Opportunity Offenders
"Bombarding people with ‘sensationalized’ negativity has real psychological effects." ~ Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D.
n/a
#8970:
June 27, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Life is Short - So LIVE It!
“God gave us the gift of life. It is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” (Voltaire)
What Can We Learn From Our Mortality?
#8946:
June 20, 2018
Samberine Everose
Happiness is in being at rest
Our body needs to have maintenance to keep it fit in order to perform well
Love yourself! you were bought at a Price~ 1st Corinthian 6:20
#8956:
June 13, 2018
Kittiara
Moved By Music
Music is special. It moves the heart and touches the soul...
What is your favourite song/piece of music. Why?
#8933:
June 06, 2018
Shannon
All Too Familiar
"Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration." ~ Lucius Apuleis (124 – 170 A.D.)
n/a
#8923:
May 30, 2018
Sophy v.2021
The Gift of Religious Pluralism
Religious pluralism celebrates the variety of spiritual paths without feeling insecure about one's own path.
How has your spiritual journey been enhanced by exploring a tradition outside of your own?
#8911:
May 23, 2018
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Jessica's Happiness Box Project!
Recently, Jessica told me of this project that had helped her through some hard times -- and agreed to do a newsletter!
Can you put happiness in a box?
#8905:
May 16, 2018
Kittiara
The Importance of Being Humane
We should treat the other with kindness and compassion, but sometimes that seems to go out of the window.
What is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for you?
#8885:
May 09, 2018
Shannon
In Gratitude
Aging means you've been blessed with another day
n/a
#8876:
May 02, 2018
Sophy v.2021
In Living Color
Shaking the Family Tree
Can our family history inform us without defining us?
#8861:
April 25, 2018
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Personal Space V/s. Community Concern
In this age of the individual, are we losing out on the community?
How much do we need one another?
#8859:
April 18, 2018
Kittiara
The Big Question
Does God exist? If so, what is He like?
Have you ever used a deity in your writing? If so, what was he/she like?
#8831:
April 11, 2018
Shannon
For Women Only
Why women are the gatekeepers of happy marriages
n/a
#8832:
April 04, 2018
Sophy v.2021
A Time of Rebirth and Renewal
Resurrection has meaning and power for all people.
Have you experienced a type of resurrection in your life?
#8821:
March 28, 2018
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
The Love of Lord Krishna
A God, a naughty boy, a friend, a protector ... what is he?
Is God human, too?
#8788:
March 14, 2018
Shannon
Back to Basics
How modern technology has ruined communication
n/a
#8790:
March 07, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Healing Touch
How touch can be a powerful healing tool.
Have you experienced healing in your life?
#8773:
February 28, 2018
Samberine Everose
Happiness is being Thankful
We can find happiness in simple things like the attitude of being Thankful for everything.
Who wants to be happy? Be Thankful.
#8770:
February 21, 2018
Kittiara
On Dreams
Do you remember your dreams? Do you think they have a deeper meaning? Can you alter them?
Have you had a weird dream? What was it about, and what do you think it means?
#8752:
February 14, 2018
Shannon
Less Is More
How to respond when someone's grieving
n/a
#8739:
February 07, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Walking the Walk
The way we behave towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe.
What's more indicative of our faith - what we say we believe or how we treat others?
#8718:
January 31, 2018
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Spirituality and Religion
I asked my aunt to explain the connection between spirituality and religion, and about her personal spiritual journey.
Is being spiritual the same as being religious? Is spirituality a journey?
#8725:
January 24, 2018
Kittiara
Coping With Pain
How do you cope with physical and/or mental pain? Especially when you are dealing with it long-term?
What's your favourite feel-good novel, story or poem?
#8702:
January 17, 2018
Shannon
Why Won't You Forgive Me?
When "I'm sorry" isn't enough
n/a
#8694:
January 10, 2018
Sophy v.2021
Home By Another Road
Epiphany New Year Resolutions
What can you learn from 2017 to help you in 2018?
#8682:
January 03, 2018
eyestar~
Being more YOU in the New Year!
Some points of view on self discovery.
Are you ready to grow and glow?
#8675:
December 27, 2017
Kittiara
Looking Towards The New Year
Do you have any goals for the New Year? How will you go about them?
What are your goals for 2018?
#8654:
December 20, 2017
Shannon
I'm Sorry
The two most healing words in the English language
n/a
#8646:
December 13, 2017
Sophy v.2021
Let Christmas Come Again
Christmas invites us to find our own place in the story.
Who are you in the story this year?
#8638:
December 06, 2017
Annette
Nikolaus
December 6th is Nikolaus in Germany
One holiday. Why so many traditions?
#8624:
November 29, 2017
Kittiara
Creating a Fictional Religion
When you are writing a story, you can find yourself creating a fictional religion. It can be an interesting process!
What is your favourite fictional faith, and why?
#8607:
November 22, 2017
Shannon
Pray
We ALL have something for which to be grateful
n/a
#8599:
November 15, 2017
Sophy v.2021
36 Reasons Why
There is a Jewish tradition tells us that there are 36 people whose righteousness sustains the world.
How might our world be different if we treated everyone as if they might be one of the 36?
#8589:
November 08, 2017
eyestar~
Gratitude
Perceptions of Gratitude
n/a
#8580:
November 01, 2017
Kittiara
On Personal Boundaries
We all have personal boundaries that we'd like to be respected. In turn, we should respect other people's.
Is there any genre you absolutely won't read or write in? What's the genre?
#8542:
October 25, 2017
Shannon
Roll With It, Baby
Inspiration often comes from unlikely sources
n/a
#8550:
October 18, 2017
Sophy v.2021
Animals Are Blessings
Blessing of the Animals services are popular this time of year.
Have you ever experienced a blessing FROM an animal?
#8516:
October 11, 2017
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
What do I know about myself?
A few reflections on my 50th birthday.
How well do you know yourself?
#8535:
October 04, 2017
Kittiara
Do Not Do Harm
Our Writing.Com community shows that people can get along. How do we spread that to the wider world?
What do you like best about your Writing.Com friends?
#8531:
September 27, 2017
Shannon
The Usurper
Alzheimer's: a disease of stealth and destruction
n/a
#8505:
September 20, 2017
Sophy v.2021
Mindfulness: Non-Striving
Don’t just do something, sit there!
Can you experience the present moment in your life for what is has to offer on its own terms?
#8500:
September 13, 2017
Gaby
Believe In Yourself
You must believe in yourself before others can believe in you!
How strong are you mentally?
#8484:
September 06, 2017
Kittiara
New Experiences
New experiences can be daunting. That doesn't mean that we should stay away from them.
If you could study any subject, or enter any new career that you'd like, what would you go for?
#8452:
August 30, 2017
Shannon
1SE
Why it's important to take time to appreciate
n/a
#8459:
August 23, 2017
Sophy v.2021
A Life of Meaning
How can you live a life of meaning?
What is the meaning of your life?
#8445:
August 16, 2017
Gaby
Being Open-minded
Everyone believes in something and that means that you may not agree, but you must respect it.
Do you believe in karma?
#8435:
August 09, 2017
Kittiara
You Have The Power To Change The World
Change is only impossible if people fail to work towards it.
If you could change the world, what is one change that you would make?
#8415:
August 02, 2017
Shannon
The Uninvited
Do you believe the living can communicate with the dead?
n/a
#8410:
July 26, 2017
Sophy v.2021
Friends Forever
Breaking down walls, building bridges.
How can we build bridges between people instead of walls?
#8381:
July 19, 2017
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Quiz Dilemmas
The moral / ethical dilemmas I face when conducting quizzes.
Why is it so difficult to make a live quiz fun?
#8390:
July 12, 2017
Kittiara
The Kindness of Strangers
We all go through stuff. It may not always show, but we do. That is why kind gestures can make a difference.
What is the nicest thing that a stranger has ever done for you?
#8369:
July 05, 2017
Shannon
Hermeneutics
Is your interpretation of the Bible literal, figurative, or metaphorical?
n/a
#8357:
June 28, 2017
Sophy v.2021
Healing Places
There are sacred places we can go to and find spiritual and emotional healing.
What is one of your healing places?
#8346:
June 21, 2017
Thankful Sonali I AM WRITING!
Rest in peace -- you are remembered
How are online 'friends' and 'family members' affected when we lose a member, in a community like Writing Dot Com?
How do we keep their memory alive?
#8340:
June 14, 2017
Kittiara
The Trouble With Assumptions
Being kind is good. Unasked-for help can cause more trouble than it solves, however...
Has anyone ever tried to help you, when actually, you didn't need help at all? What did you do to resolve the situation?
#8318:
June 07, 2017
Shannon
A Grateful Heart
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." ~ William Arthur Ward
n/a
#8307:
May 31, 2017
Sophy v.2021
The Mountain of Too Much
How to deal with the mountains of too much in our lives.
What spiritual practices do you turn to help alleviate stress when you are feeling overwhelmed?
#8303:
May 24, 2017
A Non-Existent User
Remote Writing: The Words of the Soul
A look at how remote writing can help you in times of stress or even just writer's block.
Have you ever used Remote or Automatic writing to tell a story?
#8293:
May 17, 2017
Kittiara
Spiritual Fiction
Giving your characters a faith to follow can be an interesting challenge. Especially if it's not your own.
What is your favourite fictional faith? Why?
#8263:
May 10, 2017
Shannon
What Would Jesus Do?
How reading Jesus's words changed my life
n/a
#8262:
May 03, 2017
Sophy v.2021
Beginner's Mind
Practicing a beginner’s mind uses questions to spark imagination.
What is possible, funny, interesting, beautiful that I haven’t noticed before?
#8253:
April 26, 2017
A Non-Existent User
I don't know what I am doing
Following in my father's footsteps when he was struggling and writing the newsletter I need to hear.
What do you need to hear?
#8246:
April 19, 2017
Kittiara
On The Right Path
Is there such a thing as the right path when it comes to faith, religion and spirituality?