Mythology, Beauty and Reality Harmonia: In Greek mythology, Harmonia is the immortal goddess of harmony and concord. Her Roman counterpart is Concordia, and her Greek opposite is Eris, whose Roman counterpart is Discordia. So you think you know where this article is headed? Harmony and discord?! No, that is everywhere: at home, at work, in…
“Is she almost here?”
“When will they get here?”
“I can’t wait to see her.”
“This will be the best week yet!”
I can imagine the anticipation right before each and every trip Rocky makes to our friends in Kenya. Their hearts leap for joy, knowing that someone they love in the United States is coming to spend time with them.
I believe the greatest joy comes from the outpouring of love, time, and energy.
Sure, they love receiving the pencils & underwear. But it’s more than that. It’s the quality of time. I envision the time spent playing those hand clapping games together. I imagine sharing of laughs. Drawing pictures in the dirt ground. I really should visit with Rocky about this – but I like where my imagination goes 
It reminds me of the simple things to remember with my children. When planning for the summer activities – I need to remember the time together is the most important thing. It’s not important to go here and there- always with a planned agenda – it’s the quiet moments together. It’s the window of opportunity provided for conversation. The availability. The stillness.
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Do you have passion and enthusiasm but feel overwhelmed or even lost when trying to take your first steps in even the most humble efforts to make a difference in your community, your state, or the world? Then I am asking that you take just one step…Read: The Blue Sweater by Jaqueline Novogratz. Jaqueline’s life started just like most of ours…
What do you think of if I ask you about tearing little pieces of masking tape up and sticking them on a baby food jar? Did you do that as a child? Then slosh some brown shoe polish on top – making the very best present for the special parent in your life. How proud…
I made this poster for the girls at Saint Monica’s in October 2007. My hope was to instill this belief in them. I am happy to say, the poster is still up and the girls are living this mantra!