InSpiritry Journal

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ALL NATURAL YOU!

The marketplace is full of products claiming to be All Natural, with labeling like:

Pure. No preservatives. Ripened by the sun. Pesticide-free. Raised humanely. Genetically unaltered. Hand-picked. No artificial colors. Flavored with real fruit.

What if we creatively extend our ideas about going natural to our personal lives? What if we view every day as a chance to throw off the artificial aspects of our daily routines to acknowledge our natural intuitions, our natural gifts and our natural world?

When we are All Natural, we give the world our untainted selves, avoid pretentions, speak the simple truth, share our God-given talents, feel satisfied with who we are, embrace the present, act humanely, enjoy physical activity, choose unprocessed foods, celebrate being outside, sing or dance or paint or write for the pure joy of it, sleep enough, eat just enough, laugh more than enough. Remember the rhythms of sun and moon. Appreciate the stars.

This summer, what can you do to make your life more naturally sweet?

 

TAKE POSITIVE ACTION!

    

     SAY " THANK YOU"

Who do you need to thank?

There is no time like the present to Take Positive Action! This month's suggestions is to express your gratitude to the wonderful people in your life. Call, send an e-mail, write a letter, walk into the next room, go down the hallway. Just take a moment to say thanks to someone who deserves it! You'll feel good...and they will feel great!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CUP OF COMFORT FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AVAILABLE NOW

Just in time for Mother's Day gifts, Colleen Sell has released her newest Cup of Comfort collection. This one, dedicated to single mothers, features an essay by Anne McCrady. Based on the life of her own mother, a widow with five children, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild, Anne's piece is entitled "Father's Day." The heart-warming collection is available this month at bookstores and on line. It would make a great gift on May 11!

 

EVENTS

FROM GRIEF TO PEACE GATHERING - A JOURNEY TOWARD HEALING

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, TYLER, TEXAS

In the face of war, violence, poverty, consumerism and debt, are you feeling a sense of profound sadness for the world? Have you lost someone special or do you have a soldier on your heart? Are you burdened with anger or frustration? If so, join us as we gather to bless one another with songs, readings and messages of hope and transformation. Speakers will include local thought leaders, a rabbi and poet Anne McCrady. Bring your grief and take home peace. All are welcome!

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

WORLD-WIDE

Several years ago, the United Nations declared September 21, 2008 as the International Day of Peace. Peacemakers around the world are planning celebrations that include poetry readings, speeches, peace gatherings, art festivals and worship services. I will be marking the day, which this year is a Sunday, by sharing my peace poems in worship and meditation services and on my blog. Plan now to celebrate in your own way: Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me!

Read More About Anne McCrady and InSpiritry,

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Live the Promise of the Greater Good -- You Can Be a Blessing!