Anxiety makes us ill in body, mind, and spirit. It can be ingrained in our nature from the moment we are born because of original sin. Babies are not simply empty slates; they are complex little people who just happen to be preverbal. Babies are born with more than simply inherited physical characteristics but personalities…… Continue reading No More Mental Kung-Fu
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Laugh and Grow Strong
“Laugh and grow strong.” ( St. Ignatius of Loyola) I was stunned when I first discovered this quote by St. Ignatius because I associated the soldier-saint, who founded the intellectual Jesuit order, with the serious, arduous Spiritual Exercises. I could hardly imagine St. Iggy spouting a phrase which appears at first glance to be flippant.…… Continue reading Laugh and Grow Strong
Worth Revisiting: Laughter Turned a Tragedy into a Comedy of Errors
What was my reaction to this overwhelming scene? I leaned against the kitchen wall and slid down till I sat on the floor with my legs sticking straight out and started laughing. One evening, when I had only four children, everyone was finally asleep and Michael had gone out to play hockey with his house…… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Laughter Turned a Tragedy into a Comedy of Errors
WORTH REVISITING: ” ‘Tis a Gift to be Simple”
Joy is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, not a gift given to a select few, but a by-product of living in the God. Sacred Scriptures exhorts us to trust and embrace the joy of the Lord. The very first time we became aware a Godly life could be filled with joy was…… Continue reading WORTH REVISITING: ” ‘Tis a Gift to be Simple”
She Laughs
Quotes to remind you to laugh because as St. Teresa of Avila prayed, tongue in cheek, “From silly devotions and sour-faced saints, good Lord deliver us”
God Is Joyful But Images Of His Followers Are Not
Christians must have managed to transform God into a stern task master who makes his slaves miserable because there are hardly any images of Christian monks or priests laughing. Yet, there are hundreds of images of Buddhist and Tibetan monks smiling , reflecting relaxed, joyful hearts.Thank goodness for Pope Francis, who lives in the joy…… Continue reading God Is Joyful But Images Of His Followers Are Not
Laughter, The Key to Sanity and Sanctity
Everyone has heard the cliché that laughter is the best medicine but this tidbit of wisdom is far from a trivial piece of pop culture or self-help nonsense; it has been proven scientifically that it is the hospital patients with a sense of humour who survive and thrive. I know that for me, laughter has literally…… Continue reading Laughter, The Key to Sanity and Sanctity
7QT Friday: Gratitude and The Altar of Success
As the American Thanksgiving approaching, many writing prompts have been focused on thanksgiving, happiness and gratitude. For me laughter has always been my way of laughing off tragedy and focusing on the bright side. I laugh, a lot. Some people might question my sanity when I laugh so hard that I almost fall off my chair,…… Continue reading 7QT Friday: Gratitude and The Altar of Success
If You Must Curse,Please Use Your Own Name. -GOD
How can one better magnify the Almighty than by sniggering with him at his little jokes, particularly the poorer ones.~ Samuel Becket Why is it that when we talk to God we’re said to be praying, but when God talks to us we’re schizophrenic? ~ Lily Tomlin Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee and…… Continue reading If You Must Curse,Please Use Your Own Name. -GOD
Holy Laughter
Even though icons and holy cards often depict the saints and the entire Holy Family with a miserable scowl on their unhealthy looking faces, the truth is that the saints lived in God’s presence and in His joy. St. Francis of Assisi is the most famous, joyful saint. Look at our pope, whose name sake is…… Continue reading Holy Laughter
God’s Laughter
. Laughter is one of the first things that we learn. Humor is infectious, especially roaring laughter. Not only that, when laughter is shared, it brings people together by breaking down social barriers, self-consciousness and facilitates intimacy. Laughter triggers physical changes in the body by strengthening our immune system, boosting energy, diminishing pain…… Continue reading God’s Laughter
7 QT-Laugh With God Today
Thank goodness God and my parents have a sense of humour! After 12 hours of travelling across three-time zones, on three different airplanes, connecting with a shuttle service and making it to my parents condominium entrance without mishap, I could not get in. This was my first visit where my dad admitted that he cannot drive…… Continue reading 7 QT-Laugh With God Today
Why Worry?
Anxiety makes us ill in body, mind, and spirit, yet it is ingrained in our nature from the moment we are born. Worry only feeds our panic over situations that are beyond our control. Letting go and trusting seems impossible. My family’s word for over thinking is Mental Kung-Fu. Try saying it and soon you will smile at the…… Continue reading Why Worry?
The Secret
The Secret to the / Survival of a / Humane Society. / Treasure each human, / No matter how / Little or / Weak. / Honour / Family As its Foundation, A training ground for living . Because in Family, Divergent personalities Co-exist in Joy. Learn to…… Continue reading The Secret
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