Chaplain’s Corner

Dear Spiritual Family,
I heard positive feedback from the last newsletter regarding the inclusion of other chaplain’s input in the Chaplain's Corner so I thought I would continue. At our last chaplain meeting we discussed sharing with all of you a "pearl of wisdom" that we use in, and have learned from our lives. We send our pearls to you with love....

I was struck with a "remembering" while walking in a wooded area in Pennsylvania last month. It was clear to me, if only for a little while, that I was a connection between God and all things around me. Through me at that moment, God was smelling the sweet fragrance of a blooming tree, hearing the song of a mockingbird, seeing the many shades of green in the woods and the blue of sky, feeling the warm caress of a gentle breeze. Be still and KNOW that I am God. -Tim

That which comes from the heart goes to the heart; it's the real place from which to connect. -Ali

"To err is human; to forgive divine." -Alexander Pope. Forgiving others is often easier than forgiving yourself. Forgiving both yourself and others is the cornerstone for healing your spirit, mind and body. -Kathy

Be at peace with yourself. If you are not at peace with yourself you are at peace with nothing. This is the peace that brings you closer to God. -Bonnie

This is a wonderful statement from my father...Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. -Neal

Jump into the fire of your fears and watch your life ignite. -Jewell

When you can't change a situation you need to change your attitude. -Eileen

God never gives us a challenge to face, without the ability to handle the challenge. Sometimes you see this quote with an additional line: I just wish sometimes he did not have such confidence in me. There are challenges, road bumps, roller coaster hills in our lives, but we have the ability to handle them easily with God's gifts given to us over a lifetime. We need only have the confidence in our abilities that Spirit knows are there all the time. Breathe, relax, let go, smile and enjoy. -Chris

May the Light that is your true nature surround you and guide you on this magnificent journey - wherever it may take you.
-Namaste, Bonnie Lantz