Reflections from an Open Window
Linda Raha's Writing Corner
Dare we dream in September beneath the bluest skies of better days to come? The leaves give way to the most enchanting hues that mirror the sun above. We see our own reflection, captured in those leaves of autumnal gold. We know the finery belongs to God, the soft September wind, a calling. The light
The seasons of life come and go, but there are moments when everything comes full circle. This past week, my little granddaughters and their parents spent the week at our house. One morning, I took my youngest granddaughter over to my mother's house to plant marigolds. My mother passed away in January, and here it
Keep dreaming bigger dreams each day; wash the windows of your life as if every day were the first day of spring. Make sure the view is squeaky-clean; there is no room for residue. Breathe in the fresh and fragrant air of new beginnings; let the sun shine in the deepest corners of your heart.
Take charge of your life and your days. Make room for joy. Focus on beginning and ending each day with a grateful heart, remembering all the good that is in your life. 2. Smile more. Be kind to yourself as well as others. Dream big dreams and keep taking little steps to make those dreams
It isn't always easy on the stairway of life; sometimes, the climb seems nearly impossible. You do your best to hold onto the railing, and just keep going. One measured step after another, and you make your way. Every step tells a story; every step has a divine plan. Each time you land, you are
I learned an important lesson last weekend, and I learned it from a child about to turn six years old; things take time, and you have to be patient and wait. I have probably learned this lesson a hundred times over. Obviously, I needed a refresher course! It is hard to wait for things we
I do not own a summer house, a magical bungalow beside the sea, and yet there is magic in my house each and every summer. Perhaps, it is that summer is a state of mind, and it invades even the nooks and crannies of our everyday life. I do know this; there is nothing so