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“A TREASURY OF ENLIGHTENING WISDOM QUOTES CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR”
HOW TO MAKE THIS NEW YEAR THE BEST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE plus enlightening short wisdom quotes
GRATITUDE IS OUR SOUL’S SOURCE SPRING OF JOY AND FREEDOM
“AMRITA OF THE SOUL” and “THE POWER OF LOVE” 2 love songs for my heart’s beloved
We Need Everyone in the World to Practice Kindness, Caring and Compassion Now More Than Ever Before
NO MATTER WHAT THE QUESTION—LOVE IS ALWAYS THE RIGHT ANSWER
“YOU ARE THE ONE YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WAITING FOR” a poem about being the Light in your own life
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PUBLISHING ON SUBSTACK
“TRUE LOVE IS REAL AND WORTH WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR TWO HEARTS TO COME TOGETHER AS ONE” a love poem
“THE MIRACULOUS STAIRCASE”the true story of an amazingly mysterious Christmas miracle
“LOVE and CHRISTMAS FEELINGS”How Two Little Boys Taught Me The True Meaning Of Christmas
Everyday Is A Perfect Day For Practicing Gratitude
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN OUR OWN QUIET WAY ON STILL MOUNTAIN
“LIFE IS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY” a poem about discovering and fulfilling our higher purpose
EIGHT ILLUMINATING QUOTES ON THE AMAZING POWER OF GRATITUDE
“SANDY MARTIN and the REAL SANTA CLAUS” The story of the power of one child’s unshakeable faith
“PRECIOUS JEOPARDY” How A Seemingly Life Threatening Situation Led To A Family’s Christmas Miracle
HOW TO USE SOLITUDE, SILENCE and STILLNESS TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
“A DOZEN OF THE VERY BEST ROSES” a beautiful story of a boy’s miracle of Love
WE ALL NEED TO BE MORE LOVING, CARING and KIND
THE SECRET POWER OF YOUR SMILE TO UPLIFT YOURSELF and EVERYONE YOU MEET
“THE MISSING JESUS” a wonderful story of the Christmas spirit blessing two families
THE SAGA OF BABY BIRDS AND WILD CATS ON STILL MOUNTAIN
LOVE IS OUR PURPOSE AND GUIDING LIGHT
THE STORY OF THE SWALLOWS ON STILL MOUNTAIN
WE ALL NEED TO BE LIVING WITH OUR HEARTS WIDE OPEN IN LOVE
THE AMAZING POWER AND BENEFITS OF BEING HERE NOW IN THE PRESENT MOMENT
IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY, THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS
“TILLY’S CHRISTMAS”A heartwarming story about the power of kindness by Louisa May Alcott
NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO YOU THAT IS NOT POSITIVE IF YOU USE IT TO TURN TO PRAYER
“NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO YOU THAT IS NOT POSITIVE” 3 enlightening wisdom quotes
PRACTICING GRATITUDE IS THE GOLDEN KEY TO HAVING A GREAT DAY EVERYDAY
THE NECESSITY OF BEING A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR ON YOUR OWN DHARMA PATH
“LIFE IS A DARING ADVENTURE IN PURSUIT OF LOVE”
THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF DEDICATING EVERYTHING YOU DO TO SERVING OTHERS AND THE GREATER GOOD
FACING ADVERSITY IS WHAT BROUGHT OUT THE GREATNESS OF EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN
WE ALL NEED TO DEVELOP OUR ABILITY TO HEAR THE “STILL SMALL VOICE WITHIN” of Divine Inner Guidance
TAKING A PRAYER BATH IS THE ULTIMATE SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
“WHEN JOY COMES IN THE LIGHT OF LOVE” A poem about finding joy amidst daily life
A TRUE LOVE RELATIONSHIP IS LIKE A GARDEN That Needs Care and Attention To Thrive
EVERYDAY IS A PERFECT DAY FOR PRACTICING GRATITUDE
“IN LOVE’S MAGNIFICENT MANSION ON OUR ISLAND OF COMMUNION” A poem about pure soulmate Love
MAINTAINING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS THE BEST THING I CAN EVER DO FOR MYSELF
AMAZINGLY POSITIVE INNER and OUTER RESULTS FROM INTENSE PRAYER and DEEP MEDITATION
REFLECTIONS ON OUR LIFE IN CELEBRATING My 73rd Birthday
THE POWER OF EXPRESSING SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE IN MEANINGFUL WAYS
THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF MAKING FRIENDS WITH AND TAMING YOUR OWN WILD HORSE MIND
“MY SOUL’S SWEET LOVE SONG” a poem about the struggle for freedom and happiness in daily life
“THE POWER OF LOVE,” “THE SOLUTION TO EVERY DIFFICULTY” and “BE STILL…”
“What You Seek With All Your Heart”, “Two Into One” and “The Pearl of Great Price”
FOUR SIMPLE GOLDEN CHANGES THAT YOU CAN USE TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
BANISH YOUR DOUBTS and TAKE COURAGE For The Best Is Yet Ahead
HOW TO TRANSFORM MISTAKES INTO OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW and BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF
“TRUE LOVE IS REAL AND WORTH WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR TWO HEARTS TO COME TOGETHER AS ONE” a love poem
SIX INSPIRING AND ENLIGHTENING QUOTES ABOUT THE HEART OF HAPPINESS
“I RISE UP SINGING” A New Poem To Inspire You to Love and Believe in Yourself
“LIVING IN ETERNAL DELIGHT” a poem about the search for divine relationship within
“LET’S OVERWHELM THE WORLD WITH OUR GOODNESS” wisdom quotes on the awesome power of kindness
MORE MIND BLOWING ONE LINERS FROM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN you have probably never heard of
“YOU ARE THE ONE YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WAITING FOR” a poem about being the Light in your own life
“TAPPING INTO MY INNER RESOURCES ON THIS JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE”
“TO SOAR WITH THE EAGLES”Sparks of life brightening wisdom from Robin Sharma
TEN BRILLANTLY WISE SAYINGS FROM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN That You Have Probably Never Heard Of
SEVEN KEYS FOR TAPPING YOUR INNER POWER DURING SUDDEN CHANGE OR OVERWHELMING SITUTATIONS
“NOW IS MY TIME TO BE FULLY ALIVE and FREE” A Poem Celebrating Freedom of Mind And Spirit
HOW WE LEARNED TO LIVE BY FAITH INSTEAD OF WORRY and FEAR
“AMRITA OF THE SOUL” and “THE POWER OF LOVE” 2 love songs for my heart’s beloved
HOW I USED THE POWER OF GRATITUDE and PRAYER TO LIFT MYSELF OUT OF YEARS OF DEPRESSION and HELL
“ONLY LOVE IS REAL” wisdom quotes on the power and necessity of learning to love yourself
“LOVE IS ALL WE NEED TO HEAL THE WOUNDS OF THE WORLD”
“WHAT WOULD LOVE HAVE ME DO?” 3 Revelations about the power of pure Love
HOW TO USE EVERYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE AS A SIMPLE AND SATISFYING MEDITATION PRACTICE
“CONSCIOUS BREATHING IS MY ANCHOR” 6 Life Enhancing Quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh
EIGHT ILLUMINATING QUOTES ON THE AMAZING POWER OF GRATITUDE
CELEBRATING OUR FIRST TEN MONTHS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL WRITING ON SUBSTACK
“HOW TO BE HAPPY, PEACEFUL and FREE” wisdom on invoking our own inner power
“THE SECRET TO FOLLOWING YOUR BLISS AS YOU AGE”inspiring luminous wisdom from Joseph Campbell
AN AMAZING GIFT FROM OUR SUBSCRIBERS and CELEBRATING our first 10 months on Substack
HOW TO USE THE FIRST “GOLDEN HOUR” OF YOUR MORNING TO CREATE AN AWESOME AND MIRACULOUS DAY EVERYDAY
NO MATTER WHAT THE QUESTION—LOVE IS ALWAYS THE RIGHT ANSWER
TEN CRYSTAL CLEAR QUOTES from Thich Nhat Hanh, World Renowned “Father of Mindfulness”
“THE STRANGEST SECRET” wisdom quotes by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Dale Carnegie and Earl Nightingale
IMPORTANT THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM A LIFETIME OF PRAYER
“LIFE IS A WINDING ROAD LIVED CURVE BY CURVE” a poem about how even the best laid plans go awry
WE ALL NEED TO BE MORE LOVING, CARING and KIND
“IT IS TIME TO RISE AND SHINE” a poem about the power of the good to rise up and enlighten the world
HOW TO USE SILENCE, SOLITUDE and STILLNESS to UPGRADE YOUR LIFE
“I RISE UP SINGING” a poem about the power of loving and believing in your self
LOVE IS OUR PURPOSE AND GUIDING LIGHT
WE ALL NEED TO CREATE A CLOSE AND LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR SELF
THREE INSPIRING BOLTS OF WISDOM TO JUMPSTART YOUR DAY
NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO YOU THAT IS NOT POSITIVE
THESE ARE THE “GOOD OLD DAYS”—DON”T WAIT TO LIVE, LOVE AND ENJOY THEM BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!
HOW TO USE THE FIRST HOUR TO HAVE A MIRACULOUS MORNING AND A GREAT DAY
THE BIRTH OF TRANSFORMATIONAL WRITING
“THE FREEDOM OF KNOWING WHO I REALLY AM” a poem about awakening my true self
IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY, THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS
THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF DEDICATING EVERYTHING YOU DO TO SERVING OTHERS AND THE GREATER GOOD
WHY MEDITATION IS THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN EVER GIVE YOURSELF
A NEW DAY AND A FRESH START ON STILL MOUNTAIN
“IN THE SPACE OF OUR HEARTS” a love poem for my first love And “My true Work On Earth”
HOW TO BE A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR ON YOUR OWN DHARMA PATH
“LIFE IS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY” a poem about discovering and fulfilling our higher purpose
IT TOOK A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT TO WAKE US UP TO HOW PRECIOUS AND UNCERTAIN LIFE REALLY IS
“I WAS BORN TO LOVE” and “MASTER OF DARKNESS” poems about living with an open and loving heart
LIVING IN THE MIRACULOUS ZONE EVERYDAY
WE ALL NEED TO BE LIVING WITH OUR HEARTS WIDE OPEN IN LOVE
THE FABLED HISTORY OF STILL MOUNTAIN RETREAT and HOW WE CRASH LANDED HERE
“DESIDERATA” One Of The World’s Most Loved Inspirational Poems Plus A New Rumi Translation
HOW TO BECOME UNSHAKABLY CONFIDENT IN YOURSELF AND FREE FROM OTHER’S NEGATIVE OPINONS
“WHEN JOY COMES IN THE LIGHT OF LOVE” a poem about learning how to live in joy and freedom
TAKING A PRAYER BATH IS THE ULTIMATE SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
FOUR GOLDEN SIMPLE CHANGES THAT HAVE DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED OUR QUALITY OF LIFE
HOW TO USE “THE FOUR GATES” TO CONSCIOUSLY TRANSFORM YOUR SPEECH INTO A FORCE FOR LOVING GOODNESS
SIX INSPIRING AND ENLIGHTENING QUOTES ABOUT THE HEART OF HAPPINESS
THE SECRET POWER OF YOUR SMILE TO UPLIFT YOURSELF and EVERYONE YOU MEET
THE REVOLUTIONARY POWER AND NECESSITY OF YOUR OWN PERSONAL MEDITATION PRACTICE
REFLECTIONS ON GOING THROUGH A HURRICANE OF PAIN AFTER EYE SURGERY Part Two
REFLECTIONS ON GOING THROUGH A HURRICANE OF PAIN AFTER EYE SURGERY Part One
“ON OUR WAY TO HAVING SURGERY TO SAVE THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF MY SIGHT”
I JUST HAD EYE SURGERY AND AM RIDING WAVES OF PAIN
FACING ADVERSITY IS WHAT BROUGHT OUT THE GREATNESS OF EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN
SEVEN KEYS FOR TAPPING YOUR INNER POWER DURING SUDDEN CHANGE OR OVERWHELMING SITUTATIONS
‘TRUE LOVE IS REAL AND WORTH WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR TWO HEARTS TO COME TOGETHER AS ONE” a love poem
CELEBRATING LIVING THE GOOD SIMPLE LIFE IN A SMALL TOWN IN THE COUNTRY
HOW TO USE EVERYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE AS A SIMPLE AND SATISFYING MEDITATION PRACTICE
“LOVE’S TRUE VALUE”and “MYSTERY OF TRUE LOVE”—Two Sweet Poems About True Romantic Love Relationships
“I CHOOSE THE WAY OF LOVE AND LIGHT” a poem about the power of a loving attitude
“MY SOUL’S SWEET LOVE SONG” a poem about the struggle for freedom and happiness in daily life
“WILDFIRES IN THE NIGHT, Part Two” a poem dedicated to the victims of the Lahaina Wildfire
“THIS NEW DAY OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES” a poem about getting clear on the higher purposes of life
“NOWNESS IS MY PATH AND SWEET DESTINY” plus “A Peaceful Mind Leads To A Peaceful Life”
“HEART OF THE UNIVERSE” and “Now Is The Time To Awaken, Remember and Be Free”
“BLISS AND GRACE FLOWS TO THOSE WHO REFUSE TO GIVE IN TO THEIR OWN DARK MINDS IN ANY WAY”
“WHEN JOY COMES IN THE LIGHT OF LOVE” A poem about finding joy amidst daily life
EIGHT ILLUMINATING QUOTES ON THE AMAZING POWER OF GRATITUDE
HOW TO MAKE FULL USE OF OUR LIFE’S POWER, PURPOSE AND POTENTIAL
“I RISE UP SINGING” A New Poem To Inspire You to Love and Believe in Yourself
TIME IS THE TRUE CURRENCY OF LIFE: How We Simplified Our Lives to Attain Time Freedom
A GOLDEN KEY TO HAPPINESS IS TO CHOOSE TO LIVE WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
LOVE IS OUR PURPOSE AND GUIDING LIGHT
WRITING IS MY LIFE’S PURPOSE, PASSION AND SPIRITUAL PATH
“LETTING GO IS ALL I EVER NEED TO DO”—A poem about they uplifting power of meditation
“THIS PRECIOUS LIFE IS MINE TO LIVE NOW” with “Door of My Heart” by Yogananda
THE NECESSITY OF BEING A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR ON YOUR OWN DHARMA PATH
Why Meditation is the Greatest Gift You Can Ever Give Yourself
“I HAVE FINALLY SEEN THE LIGHT OF LOVE” with George Harrison’s “Govinda”
HOW TO USE THE POWER OF MEDITATION AND PRAYER TO ATTAIN PEACE OF MIND, BLISS AND LASTING HAPPINESS
“THROUGH THE TUNNEL OF CONFUSION” and “ON THE BEACH OF OUR LOVE” Two poems for my first true love
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO GO FOR THE DREAMS ON YOUR HEART with “The Rose” by Bette Midler
“TAKING THE WHEEL OF MY THOUGHTS” and “STEPPING OUT ON THE HOLY PATH”
WHY I MEDITATE EVERY CHANCE I GET and The Vital Importance of Training with Enlightened Masters
LIVING IN THE MIRACULOUS ZONE EVERYDAY
“WHEN I REALIZE I HAVE LOST MY WAY AGAIN”
“THIS BODY IS A GIFT FOR FULFILLING A HIGHER PURPOSE”
“MY HEART KNOWS THAT LOVE ALONE IS REAL”….Plus “All The Love in The World” by MC Yogi
“Climbing Through The Dark” and “Tapping The Inner Spring”
“The Gift of Another Day on Earth” and “Perfect Stillness and Rest” 2 Poems of The Heart
“Through The Storm To The Sanctuary Of Love Within”
THE STORY OF THE SWALLOWS ON STILL MOUNTAIN
“RIDING WAVES OF BLISS ON THE OCEAN OF AWARENESS”
GRATITUDE IS OUR SOUL’S SOURCE SPRING OF JOY AND FREEDOM
THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF MAKING FRIENDS WITH AND TAMING OUR OWN WILD HORSE MIND
MORE MIND BLOWING ONE LINERS FROM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN you have probably never heard of
“SWEET LOVE’S BODY” a poem celebrating being truly in Love with heart and soul
MAINTAINING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS THE BEST THING I CAN EVER DO FOR MYSELF
“Taming My Wild Horse Mind Breath by Breath With Blissful Tranquility Meditation”
TEN BRILLANTLY WISE SAYINGS FROM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN That You Have Probably Never Heard Of
“IN LOVE’S MAGNIFICENT MANSION ON OUR ISLAND OF COMMUNION” A poem about pure soulmate Love
“CLIMBING AN UPWARD WINDING TRAIL TO MY SECRET CAVE FOR MEDITATION AND PRAYER”
3 Sweet Poems about Love: “Welcoming Home”,“Open Line” and “Let Thy Sweet Will Be Done”
THE AMAZING POWER AND BENEFITS OF BEING HERE NOW IN THE PRESENT MOMENT
“AS I SIT AT THE FEET OF THE MASTERS” A poem about meeting and training with Realized Souls
“I WAS BORN TO SERVE AND SOAR HIGH AND FREE” a poem about writing transformational poetry
“SOARING ON THE WINGS OF LOVE” a poem about living aware, awake and free
The Secret Power of Your Smile
“TAPPING INTO MY INNER RESOURCES ON THIS JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE”
“OM SHANTI OM: FINDING MY WAY TO INNER PEACE POWERED BY LOVE FROM ABOVE”
A NEW DAY AND A FRESH START ON STILL MOUNTAIN
“EVERY POEM IS AN ATTEMPT TO FIND SUPREME FREEDOM” plus Pyramid of Profound Sayings
“I AM LIKE A CATERPILLAR BECOMING A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY”
How To Use The “Four Gates” To Consciously Empower Your Speech
“JOURNEY TO BLISS IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT”
THE BEAUTY OF THE SIMPLEST THINGS plus “Inviting God Into Your Heart” by Amma
About Living Joyously: “When Joy Comes In The Light of Love”
Everyday Is A Perfect Day For Practicing Gratitude
THE SAGA OF BABY BIRDS AND WILD CATS ON STILL MOUNTAIN
“I Am Using Every Golden Moment To Become A Pure and Perfect Vessel Of Love and Light On Earth.”
CELEBRATING LIVING THE GOOD SIMPLE LIFE IN A SMALL TOWN IN THE COUNTRY
“Victory Comes To Those Who Will Not Quit—And God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”
“Now Is My Time To Be Fully Alive And Free” A Poem Celebrating Freedom of Mind And Spirit
The Fabled History Of Still Mountain Retreat And How We Crash Landed Here
“Full To The Brim From Picking Blackberries By Moonlight”
Making Major Changes On Still Mountain In This Time Of Heat Waves and Climate Crisis
“Hearing The Answers My Heart And Soul Are Looking For In The Forest Of Dreams”
BEING HERE NOW! The Amazing Power and Benefits of Learning To Live In The Present Moment
“Surfing The Waves Of Experience In Life’s School Of Ecstasy and Means”
“In The Heart Of The Moment Is A Sanctuary Of Peace and Joy”
How Our Little Town Celebrates The Fourth Of July In Grand Country Style
“I Find Power In Choosing To Make Work My Highest Purpose, Path And Meditation”
“The Sweet Power Of Our Love Born and Grown Over Years Of Challenge and Change”
“I Choose To Use Fear And Pain As Soul Power For Climbing My Inner Stairway To Heaven”
“Life Is A Daring Adventure In Pursuit Of Love And An Eternity of Joy” with “On The Verge” by Skoot
Six Inspiring and Enlightening Quotes About The Art Of Happiness
2 Poems For My First Love: “To Touch You Is A Better Fate” and “Swinging Alone At Night”
How To Use Everything You Do In Life As A Simple and Satisfying Meditation Practice
“I AM Much More Than This Aging Body And Mind—I AM An Eternal Spirit Living Life In A Human Form”
Practicing Gratitude Is The Golden Key To Joy, Happiness and Having A Great Day Every Day
“I Have Come To Love All The Sounds On Still Mountain As The Symphony Of Daily Life”
How To Use The 3 S’s: Solitude, Silence and Stillness To Upgrade and Transform Your Life
“Awakening To Being The Shining One I was Sent Here To Become”
How To Become Unshakably Confident In Yourself and Free From Other’s Negative Opinions
Four Golden Keys To Creating Your Satisfying New Life of Ease and Joy
“Only In The Sanctuary Of Nowness Can I Find My Way Home To Peace, Joy and Bliss”
“Singing To My Heart’s Inner Beloved On A Sweet and Sacred Sunday Morning”
Right Now Is The “Good Old Days”—Don’t Wait To Live, Love and Enjoy Them Before They Are Gone
“A Solitary Soul In The School Of Life—Struggling to Rise Up And Remember Who I Really Am”
“Walking Your Own Spiritual Path Is Like Swimming Across The Open Ocean Alone”
“I Am A Blessing In This World, Beautiful As Peach Blossoms Dancing On A Gentle Breeze”
“I Choose To Love, To Serve And Be A Light In This World In The Play Of God’s Grand Design”
“Bliss and Grace Flows To Those Who Refuse To Give In To Their Own Dark Minds In Any Way”
“Soaring On Currents Of Inner Bliss In Meditation At The Highway Patrol Inspection Station”
“Taming My Wild Horse Mind Breath by Breath With Blissful Tranquility Meditation”
“Reveling In The Secret Freedom of Sitting Alone In The Stormy Dark”
“The Golden Key To The Shining Sanctuary In The Expansive Freedom Of Nowness”
Strawberries and Cream: The Importance of Savoring The Simple Pleasures of Life
“The Inner Rewards Of Doing Whatever Needs To Be Done Lovingly and Well”
“Two Hearts Joining As One To Sail The Ocean Of Love” A New Love Poem
Sharing “Sweet Time”, Rain and Rolling Thunder On A Special Day Together
“Life Is Good When We Refuse To Give In To All That Comes Against US”
“Sanctuary In The Heart Of This Very Present Moment”
“True Love Is Real and Worth Whatever It Takes For Two Hearts To Come Together As One”
“Living Our Lives Lovingly As Love Makes A Way Forward Through All Our Coming Days”
My Battle To Cut Gnarly Grass On Very Overgrown Mountain Land
“Taking A Stand To Be All I Was Born To Be And Fulfill My Divine Destiny”
“Heat Wave—Pushing Through To Do What Needs To Be Done On A Very Hot Day”
‘The Power and Blessing of A Good Day’s Work”
“A Love Song For The Love Of My Life”
“On My Way To Becoming Ever Free”
“Singing My Way All The Way Home”
“Deep Sea Sailor On The Ocean Of Love” and “It Is Well” By Kristene DiMarco
The Most Important Love Relationship You Will Ever Have Is With Your Own Self
How To Be A Spiritual Warrior On Your Own Dharma Path
A LOVE POEM: “Returning To Our Pure Love After The Heat Of Battle”
“Working My Way To Freedom and Bliss” plus “Om Nama Shivaya” by Robert Gass and On Wings of Song
“Nowness Is My Path and Sweet Destiny” and “A Peaceful Mind Leads To A Peaceful Life”
“I Choose The Way Of Love and Light” plus “Remember” by Omkara
“The Gift of Another Day on Earth” and “Perfect Stillness and Rest” 2 Poems of The Heart
“Answering The Calling Of My Inner Beloved”Plus “Daydream” By Lily Meola
“My Heart Knows That Love Alone Is Real”Plus “Found” by Zach Webb
“Food For The Soul—Finding Joy and Satisfaction in the Simplest Things”
“Love Lights Our Way To Freedom and A Better Life”
About Achieving Divine Communion: “The Power Of Song” and “Radiant Full Moon”
How To Make Full Use of Life’s Purposes and Potential
“Heart Of The Universe” and “Now Is The Time To Awaken Remember and Be Free”
Time Is The True Currency Of Life: How We Simplified Our Lives to Attain Time Freedom
Searching For Home: “Between Two Loves” and “I am Like A Great Oak Tree”
“Home Is Where My Heart Opens” and “Waiting For Vision Quest”
“Climbing Through The Dark” and “Tapping The Inner Spring”
“The Increasing Radiance of Moonlight Mind”
Pushing Through Stormy Seas To Accomplish My Dreams
“I Was Born To Sing Love Songs To The Divine”
“Through The Storm To The Sanctuary Of Love Within”
It Took A Terrible Accident To Wake Us Up To How Precious and Uncertain Life Really Is
“Mozart and The Divine Symphony” and “Journey Into The Heart Of Love”
“I Was Born To Love” and “Master of Darkness”
How To Use The Tough Things In Life For Personal Empowerment and Spiritual Growth
“Taking The Wheel Of My Thoughts” and “Stepping Out On The Holy Path”
“Like A Good Pure Mother” and “On My Way Back To You”
“In The Still Of The Night” and “There Is Pleasure In The Pathless Woods”
About Divine Communion: “Finding Sweet Sanctuary on Prayer Mountain”
About Becoming Free Of Ordinary Ways: “Radiant Love Song In The Marketplace of Dreams”
Celebrating Being In Love: “Sweet Love’s Body”
About Enduring True Love: “Our Pure and Innocent Love” & Sonnet 116 by Shakespeare
About Expanding True Love: “Uniting The Two Into One”
How I Overcame All Obstacles And Finally Became A Published Writer
Shining Our Light To The World: “Radiance of the Inner Light”
Joy and Challenges of Taming The Wild Gardens on Still Mountain
Celebrating This Sweet Spring Rain In Peaceful Contentment
About Days of Wonder “In The Sweetest Ecstasy”
The Magic of Creativity and Caring: “Singing Birds” and “Rich in Caring, Wealthy In Giving”
How To Use Solitude, Silence and Stillness To Upgrade and Transform Your Life
The Importance of Solitude: Taking Time Out To Take Care of Yourself
About Divine Communion: “On The Blissful Sea of Eternal Delight”
About Living Joyously: “When Joy Comes In The Light of Love”
About Freedom Through Awareness: “On Gossamer Wings of Loving Awareness”
A Poem of Finding Magic Again: “Magic On The Wind”
Taking Time Out For Retreat: “A Long Hot Summer Of Days.”
A Poem About Strangers Becoming Friends: “Dinner At The Wheel Cafe.”
Practical Tips For Using Appreciation’s Power For Positive Change
Climbing A Mountain To Do Our First Clean Up Project
The Power of Prayer: “When I Fall Into Darkness” plus a new Rumi Translation
The Power of Expressing Sincere Appreciation in Meaningful Ways
A Poem Of Uplifting Meditation: “ Letting Go Is All I Ever Need To Do”
A Poem About Inner Flight: “On Currents of Loveliness and Song”
A Poem Of Our Higher Purpose: “Spiritual Journey”
A New Poem To Inspire You to Love and Believe in Yourself: “I Rise Up Singing”
[COPY] Celebrating Resurrecting and Rebuilding Our Old Dump Truck
Celebrating Overcoming Challenges In Resurrecting and Rebuilding Our Old Dump Truck
2 Poems About Living In Divine Presence: “The Beloved Who Lives Within” and “Uniting The Spheres”
A New Poem Of Love, Presence and Serenity: “Soaring Moon”
Taking Precautions On The First Really Hot Day Of Spring
“The Calling Of Wild Rivers” Solace and Sanctuary In The Wilderness
Being Here Now: “Love’s Pure Delight” The Best Is Yet Ahead
A True Love Relationship Is Like A Beautiful Garden That Needs Care and Attention To Thrive
“The Palace Of The Heart”: On The Road To Still Mountain
Celebrating The Coming Of Spring and Our Amazing New Life
“The World Of A Child” and Recovering Our Sense of Wonder
BEING HERE NOW! The Power and Benefits of Living In The Present Moment
What Writing Means to Me and Why I Publish Every Day.
Building Our Dream Cabin On Still Mountain Part Two: “North Wall” and “In The Work”
Two Poems From Still Mountain: “Confronting Dragons” and “Morning Mist”
2 Delicious Poems About Loving : “Dancing As One” and “Song of My True Self.”
Living In The Miraculous Zone Everyday
2 About Ecstatic Love: “Taking A Stand For Love” and “Dancing As One”
3 Sweet Poems about Love: “Welcoming Home”,“Open Line” and “Let Thy Sweet Will Be Done”
How To Use The “Four Gates” To Consciously Empower Your Speech
Our True Love Relationship Is Blossoming Like Roses in Spring
2 True Love Poems: “Amrita of the Soul” and “The Power of Love In Uniting Hearts”
Riding The Waves of Change and Challenge on Still Mountain
“The Art of Soaring and The Secrets of Inner Flight”
Love Is Our Purpose and Guiding Light
“Sandcastles and The Sweeping Waves Of Love”: Delighting In What We Have
“In The Realm Beyond All Reasoning”— Finding Sweet Inner Delight
“The Secret River” — Building Our High Mountain Home
“Our Treasure House” and Five Soul Stirring Haiku
Everyday Is A Perfect Day For Practicing Gratitude
3 About Greater Love: “Together As One”, “It’s True” and “The Secret Door Within”
“At Robert Frost’s Derry Farm” and “Wit and Wisdom of Robert Frost”
Resurrecting An Old Friend and Soaring On the Winds of Change
Poem About Searching For Our True Self: “Dance of Awakening.”
Make Today and Every Day A Breakthrough Day!
A Poem About Our Divine Destiny: “In Hidden Orbits I and II.”
Celebrating the Coming Spring and the Blossoming of Our Close Love Relationship
8 Illuminating Quotes on the Amazing Power of Gratitude
2 about Spiritual Warriorship: “Love, Serve and Awaken” and “Eagle Wings”
3 Poems: “Silence of the Night”, “Inner Flight” and “As I Work”
2 Poems: “If I knew the Hour of My Death” and “Joy in the Simplest Things”
Helpless At Last: The Story of a Miracle Part Two
Helpless At Last—The Story of a Miracle
2 Poems about Joy and Bliss: “Evening Song” and “Sweet Sanctuary”
Amazingly Positive Inner and Outer Changes From Intense Prayer
3 Poems About Faith: “When We Have Faith”, “The Pearl of Great Price” and “A Living Reality”
The Attitude of Gratitude is The Golden Key to Happiness
Poems about Inner Flight: “The Bird of Inspiration”, “Tasting Flight” and “Faith”
How Adversity Brought Out The Greatness of Exceptional Men and Women
2 About Being Grateful: “Gratitude For The One Who Lives In This Body”
2 Poems About Love and Goodness: “In Love With All Of Life”and “Goodness Is God Within”
3 About The Power of Prayer: “Child of God”, “Throne of Grace” and “Man of Faith and Courage”
Vital Life and Love Lessons This Harsh Winter Is Teaching Us
Living In The Miraculous Zone Everyday
3 About the Path to Freedom: “Love Is My Purpose and Guiding Light”
When Life Spins Out Of Control, We Have To Accept And Deal With it
3 Poems About Pioneering Virgin Land and Building Our Cabin Home
Taking A Prayer Bath Is The Ultimate Sanctuary and Spiritual Practice
Poems About Our Precious Life: “The Best Is Yet Ahead”
The Power of Dedicating Everything You Do to Serving Others and The World
3 Poems About Making Work Into Worship: “Grateful All The While”
3 Poems About Living In This Present Moment: “These Simple Pleasures”
A Love Poem: “In The Space of Our Hearts”
Cabin Fever, Outrageous Power Bills and Hopeful Signs of Spring
A Poem of Gratitude: “In the Sanctuary of the Night”
A Poem About Prayer and Being Present: “Food For The Soul”
Two Inspiring Bolts of Wisdom to Jumpstart Your Day
A Poem About Going Home:“Flying Fast and High”
The Secret Power of Your Smile
30 Inspiring Life Changing Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi
4 Grace and Gratitude: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
2 For The Heart: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
Spring Delayed by Crazy Historic Extreme Weather as Atmospheric Rivers Keep Coming
3 For Love: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
3 Covid Time: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
Why I Meditate Every Chance I Get and The Vital Importance of Training with Enlightened Masters
3 Rivers: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
Spring Is Coming and It’s Time to Move On
7 More From 1977: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
Prayer and Meditation In The Secret Lagoons in America’s Most Beautiful and Sacred Wild River
7 Poems from 1977: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
In The Solitude of The Night and Becoming Free From All Suffering
UPLIFTING POEMS: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
Our Greatest Danger: Tears, Sadness, Hope and Gratitude Through These Heavy Storms
3 Poems About Loving Our Inner Child: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
3 Poems About Love and Power: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
4 Poems About Bliss and Happiness: Transformational Poetry for the Spiritual Soul
Sanctuary From The Storm and The Golden Key To Happiness
3 Poems: “Into the Now”, Pregnant With Possibilities” and “In The School of Love and Joy”
Our Radical Decision to Create A New Life of Simple Living Freedom and A Rare Sunny Day
2 Poems About Love and Life: “Our Loving Sweet Destiny” and “Through the Fire”
2 Poems: “The Beauty of the Simplest Things” and “Breathing My Way to Peace and Freedom”
Announcing The Launching of 3 New Sections To “The Dawning Light”:
I Did Something Stupid and Careless and Caused Another Major Back Attack
My Lessons From Pushing Too Damn Hard, Causing Back Injuries, Agonizing Pain and Days In Bed
4 Poems: “The Gift of Rain”, “Onwards and Upwards”, “I am the Ocean” and “Sunrise”
The Seven Keys For Tapping Your Inner Power During Sudden Change or Overwhelming Situations
Two Poems: “Flying Star Guider All Night” and “Childlike Spirits”
A Real Love Relationship Is Not A Fairy Tale “Happily Ever After” Story
Why Meditation is the Greatest Gift You Can Ever Give Yourself
2 Sweet Poems About Love Relationships: “Love’s True Value” and “Mystery of True Love”
How We Overcome Cabin Fever, Below Freezing Nights and Despair During Endless Snow and Rain Storms
Revelations and Quotes About The Power of Being Here Now In The Present Moment
4 Poems for A Great Day: “Rain Music, Destiny of Flight, Soul Nectar and Secret Sanctuary”
3 Poems to Brighten Your Day…“The Day Will Come”, “In Love with Love” and “Into Pure Presence”
2 Poems About Finding Contentment and Inner Peace: “Sweet Summer Rain” and “Natural Delight.”
Pushing Through to Prepare for The Coming Monster Snow Storm in This Time of Challenge and Change
2 Poems About the Path: “Ever Free” and “I Have Seen The Lord”
Two Heart Opening Poems: “Soaring On Wings of Song” and “Saving Wandering Lovers”
10 Crystal Clear Quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh, World Renowned “Father of Mindfulness”
Two Heart Opening Poems: “When I Forget To Sing” and “Unrelenting Joy”
Perseverance and Courage in Overcoming Overwhelming Obstacles to Prepare For a Historic Snowstorm
15 Great Quotes From Emerson That Will Inspire, Empower and Light Up Your Life
“The Gift of Another Day on Earth” and “Perfect Stillness and Rest” 2 Poems of The Heart
Two Poems About Seeking God’s Presence: “River of Grace” and “On Every New Breath”
This Body Is A Gift, Letting Love Be All I Want and Do and Discovering True Wonder Again
Love, Serve and Awaken…Taking A Stand and My Ocean Mother
Life Is A Precious Blessing, Gift and Opportunity: Let’s Use It For Truly Important Things
Journey of the Heart #5 Poetry For the Soul
Journey of the Heart # 4 Poetry for the Soul
We Are All Born Into This World With A Higher Purpose On A Mission From God
The Joys of Flight , Freedom of Wings and The Light of Truth
If You Want to Live In Love, Remember…Learning to Love is Your Life’s Purpose and Guiding Light
Compassionate Heart at The Grocery Store and Letting Go of All That Is Not Love
Life is a School for Learning How to Love: Love is Our Purpose and Guiding Light
Announcing the Launching of “Journey of the Heart”, A New Section of “The Dawning Light” Newsletter
How to Use the Power of Positive Thoughts and Meditation to Build a Life of Love, Joy and Peace
The Truth About Anger and Rage, It’s Terrible Effects and Why We All Need to Control and Heal It
How To Release Stress Quickly and Easily with Three Simple Tricks Anyone Can Use Anytime Anywhere
Profiles in Courage—Encounters with Great People on the Highway of Life—Christopher Lee Smith
Celebrating These Days and Nights of Heavy Rain and Raging Storm
Be Aware of and Beware of Dream Stealers
It’s Later Than You Think and Whining Won’t Get You Anywhere You Want To Go
Prayer Changes Things…Stories of Answered Prayer: How God Saved Me From Drowning
More Timeless Country Wisdom from My Wise and Wonderful Grandmother
Timeless Country Wisdom from My Wise and Wonderful Grandmother That Will Light Up Your Day
Ten Simple Spiritual Practices You Can Use to Transform Your Life This Year
How to Fulfill Your Potential, Overcome Obstacles and Soar Like An Eagle On the Currents of Life
Its Time For You To Wake Up And Make Today An Absolutely Amazingly Wonderful Day
We Need Everyone in the World to Practice Kindness, Caring and Compassion Now More Than Ever Before
Everyone in the World Needs to Practice Kindness, Caring and Compassion Now More Than Ever Before
If You Want to Transform Your Life and Save the World Practice Kindness With Everyone You Meet
Kindness is the Only Medicine That Can Heal the Wounds of the World
The Secret to Having a Meaningful Life of Lasting Happiness, Peaceful Mind and Loving Heart
Wild and Scary Days Finding Our Way Through Outer and Inner Storms.
Ten Important Reminders to Tell Yourself at the Beginning of Every New Day
Our Journey to the Freedom of Simple Living and Focusing On the Truly Important Things in Life
Prayer Always Change Things! God Cares For Us and Wants Us to Pray for Everything We Need...
A Journey into the Heart of Love Through the Power of Real Communication…Part Two. A True Love Story
A Journey Into the Heart of Love Through the Power of Real Communication...Part One
This Morning is Our Time for New Beginnings and Being the Love this World Needs
How You Can Make this New Year the Best Year of Your Life
We invite you to join in on the conversations in our new Dawning Light Chat