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Random Acts
A dozen short stories that run the range from romantic fantasy to ghosts, vampires, and werewolves. Each story entertains and touches on the universal emotions created by the desire to belong and to triumph against those who attempt to block our happiness in life.
$14.95
Taking Off A coat
In 2010, C. Jennings Penders began writing about his spiritual beliefs. In this volume, which gathers many of his writings in a single place, Mr. Penders shares his intimate insights into finding happiness and purpose in life, while providing thoughtful commentary on faith and spirituality.
$14.95
Arrivals and Departures
A haunting collection of seven character- and setting-linked stories set on one of the most spectacular and pristine places in North America: Block Island. Rhode Island. A story of how old lives cross new lives, sometimes taking the form of reincarnated spirits, but not the horror kind. Within these entertaining tales are weird apparitions, haunted lighthouses, disembodied voices, and ominous threats in the night. But Pender’s ghosts are not evil, they are the good kind: where long dead promises are fulfilled, crippling doubts and failings are redeemed, and lonely people find spiritual fulfillment and love. Magic permeates in C. Jennings Penders’ Block Island-based stories.
$14.95
About
C. Jennings Penders
C. Jennings Penders has been writing since he was in grammar school. Playing around with five hand written novels in the early 1980s, he always carried a pen and notebook wherever he traveled.
Joining his first writing group in 1989, he began seeing his short stories appear in the small press SF/F magazines in the early 1990s. In 2010 he stopped writing fiction and started a spiritual blog called Wisdom and Life.
Fiction called again in 2016-2017 and he he started writing about Block Island, one of his favorite places. Arrivals and Departures is the culmination of his Block Island fiction. A sequel completed in January 2022 is scheduled to be published in October 2023. C. Jennings is currently working on his fifth book. This one is set in the neighborhood he grew up in.
C. Jennings Penders Books
Wisdom and Life is now closed. The blog will remain for visitors to read my previous content. I am now fully invested in writing my fiction.
Last month on July 29, I wrote Fiction is My Mistress. I have now decided that for the time being, until my new project is complete, I have to put CJPPhotoNews and Wisdom and Life into hibernation. Up until last November, I didn’t think I […]
This column contains Amazon Affiliate Links! As with last week’s column, Fiction is my Mistress, I’m again sharing snippets from short stories I’ve written in the past and am continuing to write as you read today’s column. This week I’m sharing […]
I’m still writing my Block Island stories and I’ll share some fragments from the new story I’m working on at the moment. Image from: Pixabay From Arrivals and Departures: In no particular order, here are four fragments 1. Sean strolled away then. […]
Last November at my Book Launch, someone in the audience asked if I would ever return to writing fiction At the time of the event and for years before I’d given up on fiction. I spent my writing time devoted to my […]
What is fate? Merriam-Webster defines fate as: The will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do. Image created using: Adobe Spark Dictionary […]
This column contains Amazon Affiliate Links! Are you single? Do you want to find a long term relationship? I have one piece of advice: Stop looking! Image from: Pixabay What? You may be asking. How will I find anyone if […]
How many times in your life have you run across someone and knew instantly that you’d be lifelong friends? At first sight usually connotes Love. In this instance, I’m using the phrase to reflect meeting someone and knowing immediately that you’d […]
If you guide through anything other than your own example, it crosses over into the category of control. If you say, “This is what I’ve found that works for me, try it if you like.” That’s guidance. If you say, “This is […]
Something a bit different at Wisdom and Life today, and a companion piece to last week’s A Look Back. We’re traveling back to the beginning of this ride we’ve been on for almost ten years. It’s hard to believe that next May at […]
Nine years ago, I started writing Wisdom and Life. So hard to believe it’s been nine years since this blog has existed. Image from: Pexels.com Thought it would be fun to read my initial post from May 30, 2010: Starting another […]
During my recent time in the hospital, I reconnected with an old friend from high school. Shawn visited just about every day. We reminisced about our time in high school. He remembered the times when I was belittled and sometimes bullied because […]
A repeat performance! As today is Memorial Day my usual column will be postponed. Memorial Day should be a day of remembrance. When you see someone in the US Military this week, make sure you thank them for their service. Image from: […]
Passing into the next life has never been a traumatic expectation for me, especially after having my own NDE. Since becoming familiar with past lives and learning from each life we live, I’ve also realized that we choose the life we live […]
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from. magic. Captain Pike from Discovery says: The law was debated by scientists and theologians alike and later reinterpreted to say any sufficiently advanced extraterrestrial intelligence is indistinguishable from God. Star Trek Discovery New Eden […]
I touched on this topic a while ago with Silence Is Golden. I wanted to return to it again today. Of all the questions I regularly receive, the one that most distresses me is: Why are you so quiet? Followed by Talk […]
As I started to get ready for work one day in February, I grabbed a sweater. I then started going through all the sweaters I own and realized how much I am drawn to the color blue. Over three quarters of the […]
As is always the case, when my blog falls on a holiday, I interrupt my regularly scheduled routine and write about that specific holiday. Since yesterday was Easter Sunday and by some semblance, today is Easter Monday it is time again to […]
Two quotes today from Introvert Dear that relates to this column: It’s not the antagonism of the crowd that bothers me, I can handle that. It’s the after-debate party that terrifies me. Most people would feel relaxed at a party and sink […]
The last couple of months I’ve written about my NDE as a theme. That was planned. This month, an unplanned theme evolved: Introversion/INFP. As of this writing, there are three columns in this theme. Enjoy: Telling an introvert child to go to […]
I returned to Saint Raphael’s Hospital on Monday, February 25 after being in distress over the weekend. I discovered something new about myself, that I have a narrow trachea, which makes it challenging to breathe in and breathe out. Having a narrow […]
Last week was the last DIRECT column related to my NDE. The next two columns, while related are not directly tied to my NDE. They are related to my health and staying well after leaving the hospital. A raised mattress may just […]
Are you prepared for your ultimate journey? Having my recent NDE, has put my life in a brand new perspective. I understand this can be a difficult discussion to have. However you don’t want to leave your family with the challenges that […]
Relationships are forever. They are eternal. Not just permanent in this lifetime. Once you establish a relationship, it is an eternal relationship…. Abraham-Hicks March 6, 2019 Here’s a caveat to today’s column and EVERY column: When you see blue underlined text, it […]
Bear with me while I continue exploring my recent Near Death Experience. (NDE) This was a life changing event and something I will carry with me for the duration of this my latest incarnation. Today, I want to discuss what I learned […]
Continuing my columns on my recent Near Death Experience while at Saint Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut today, I’ll answer a question several people have asked me since I posted the original column linked above. If you died when you were […]
In last week’s episode of Wisdom and Life, I wrote about Flatlining to a Waiting Room. I probably shouldn’t have been, but I felt overwhelmed by the number of people who reached out to me while in the hospital. As each day […]
So. I’m a week late with returning from my holiday hiatus. As you read today’s column, it will become clear why I missed last Monday. Kind of a long column today. As I wrote this over the past four or five […]
This will be my last column this year. I’m going on my yearly holiday hiatus. Will be back the first week in February. However, unlike previous hiatuses I will continue writing. Just not my two blogs. I’m working on short stories again. […]
The last of my Theme Months ends with December being the month of light. It may seem counterintuitive to think of December being the month of light upon first blush. However after considering it you may come to understand why I see […]
A quick column today: For those living in the United States, I have a television show recommendation. If you haven’t already started watching God Friended Me, I highly recommend you do. You can play catch up OnDemand if you want to follow […]
Complaining about anything holds you in the place of refusing to receive the things you’ve been asking for. Justifying about anything holds you in the place of refusing to let in the very things that you’ve been asking for. Blaming someone holds […]
As with October being the Through The Veil Month, now we are into the next of the themed months. November is the Gratitude Month for a number of reasons. As I’ve written previously here, First we have Veteran’s Day, ANOTHER day to […]
Being creative, being a writer is who I’ve always been. As long as I COULD write, I’ve been writing. Novels, novellas, short stories. I have a plethora of them, In the early to mid 1990s I began to see some success, having […]
Even when I’m alone I have real good company — dreams and imaginations and pretendings. I like to be alone now and then, just to think over things and taste them. IM Montgomery Anne’s House of Dreams Writers, musicians and […]
Turns out my muse was tuned in yesterday while I attended church. I realized while listening to the topic of our service: Through The Veil that the last three months of the year have themes: –October equals Through The Veil –November equals […]
Your spiritual self was born in a dream, and when you dream you are returning home. Your natural self is at home where everything is both a physical fact and a poetic metaphor. When you dream, you are returning to the home, […]
Many around you want to point out “reality” to you. They say, “Face the facts. Look at what-is.” And we say to you, if you are able to see only what-is—then, by Law of Attraction, you will create only more of what-is… […]
As always, since Wisdom and Life falls on a Monday where there is a day of remembrance, today is day to recall the accomplishments and foils of Christopher Columbus. In the past several years, his achievements have been overshadowed by many of […]
After my two month hiatus, I’m back. These occasional breaks I take help me recalibrate. I come back reinvigorated to continue writing Wisdom and Life. Having one weekly column to be responsible for, for the bulk of the summer months is […]
Wisdom and Life is on hiatus for two months. We will be back on the first Monday in October.
Wisdom and Life is going on Hiatus for the month of August and perhaps September I will continue writing: CJPPhotoNews That’s my photography blog. if you want to follow that. There’s a gold sign up button to the right on the top […]
Being an introvert at heart, I need more “ME” time than others may. As with writing, if I don’t get enough alone time I get irritable. I snap at people when I don’t necessarily mean to. It’s why I sometimes bail on […]
Uh oh! Another column about writing? Well it is part of who I am. Of all the questions I get the one that most fascinates me is: Why do you write? Image from: Pixabay That was an easier question to […]
There is one aspect of Spirituality and Law of Attraction that states: You’re right where you are supposed to be. Wisdom and Life’s Category on Predestination explains how your life is already planned for you BEFORE you incarnate. If you believe your […]
I know it really isn’t Independence Day today. But then if you follow John Adams and his thought process: See below. Maybe it is Seeing as we are into the Independence Day week, and even though Monday is not the 4th, […]
Several writers I know are walkers. They walk to break writer’s block. They walk to create inspiration Walking Image from: Pixabay Writing Image from: Pixabay There is a host of data to suggest that walking helps writers break through any creative […]
If your desire is strong enough, it doesn’t matter what your beliefs are. If you have a desire that is strong enough, that desire will be the dominant vibration, and it will override any other vibration that you have. Abraham-Hicks May […]
Wisdom and Life typically discusses Spirituality and Law of Attraction. It’s not the only topic I discuss. There are a whole plethora of categories at Wisdom and Life. If you’re interested in other subjects, simply scroll down a bit and look through […]
When you see someone living something awful, a rocket of desire for their resolution shoots out of you. And then, if you start focusing upon their resolution, you’ll start feeling better right away. And now, you’re part of the current that is […]
As today is Memorial Day my usual column will be postponed. Memorial Day should be a day of remembrance. When you see someone in the US Military this week, make sure you thank them for their service. Image from: CJP Photos […]
Another column on writing from Wisdom and Life. Today, as we are in the month of May I realize Wisdom and Life will turn nine years old. When I began, I published five days a week. As I look back, I’m pleasantly […]
Because I’m on the introvert scale, I’d rather stay quiet than speak about inane topics. The most uncomfortable tactics one can make to an introvert is: Ask Why are you so quiet? Draw an introvert into an unwanted conversation. Influence them to […]
The thought that you think, you think, which attracts to it; so you think it some more, which attracts to it; so you think it some more. In other words, when you have an expectation, you’ve got a dominant thought going on, […]
Sort of a follow up to last week’s Creativity and Coping as today I discuss writing and how much it means to me. Writing and creativity has helped me become the person I am today. Anyone who knows me understands how […]
I need creativity in my life to help me cope with life’s challenges. Christopher Jennings Penders Said by myself about a month ago to a frequent library patron. I’ve always felt my creative output has helped me deal with emotional […]
On this day of your life I believe God wants you to know that “Why is this happening?” is the most useless question in the Universe. Neale Donald Walsch Daily Inspiration IImage from: Wikipedia Neale Donald Walsch (NDS) has been […]
I can love people of every gender identity and expression. It is the soul that captivates me. It is the love we can build and the goodness we can contribute to the world by supporting each other’s best journeys. Alyson Stoner […]
Seeing as Easter was yesterday and Good Friday was a few days ago, I’ve decided to re-post this column from a few years ago A friend of mine I work with at the library in Madison asked me about my worldview a […]
I’ve been a reader my entire life. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that reading as much as I did growing up helped my writing get to where it is today. Without reading, you’re not going to learn. […]
Your prayer causes you to focus, and the Law of Attraction causes everything in the Universe that’s in vibrational harmony with your focus to come to you. Abraham-Hicks December 20, 2017 Law of Attraction and Faith go hand in hand. […]
Alone vs Loneliness. Being an introvert has its positives and many people see those positives as negatives. –Some see introverts as rude, because they don’t do small talk. –Some see the tendency of the introvert’s need for alone time as out of […]
I read a book one day and my whole life changed. Light The Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process When someone asks me what I do, the first response is photographer. It should be […]
Your soul is interested in how you use your energy—what you create and whether you achieve your greatest potential. It sees the experiences of your life as part of a larger, richer, more complete picture than the one you can see Thoughts […]
Something just a BIT different today, although still a reflection of the themes I discuss regularly at Wisdom and Life. This time I’m discussing Gratitude as it relates to Tom Brady and his 2018 loss in Super Bowl 52. As you can […]
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road you’re on. And it makes me wonder… Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin …It makes me wonder what makes people choose […]
A few weeks ago in January at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, I participated in the service. The members of the congregation join in on services on occasion. The subject of the service was for those who participated to choose three words that […]
Last Column this year. Wisdom and Life is taking its annual Holiday Hiatus. See you at the end of January. Although a created being tends to the divine likeness in many ways, this one whereby it seeks the divine likeness […]
I’ve been without my car for a week now. It’s in hospital being repaired. Thankfully I live within walking distance of just about anywhere downtown. Sometimes I need to go beyond downtown. Take Friday for example: I wound up having to see […]
Jean Wise at Healthy Spirituality discusses what Being Grateful means to at her her own blog. We have similar thoughts not only on this topic but throughout the entire spectrum of both our blogs. Thanksgiving has passed and we are now […]
Reincarnation Blues is a book right up my alley. Milo has lived almost ten thousand lives, the maximum a soul can return until it reaches perfection. If the soul hasn’t reached perfection in ten thousand tries then they are blown into […]
Sleeping is one of the most important aspects to physical well-being. And it’s one of my most favorite things to do. Ask anyone who knows me and they will testify to the fact that I value sleep above more than most anything […]
A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness Einstein’s Happiness As can be seen from the following link Einstein at Wisdom and Life, Image from: Pixabay I’ve written extensively about the […]
I’ve invoked Jonathan Carroll’s name at Wisdom and Life often. He is one spectacular writer. In The Ghost in Love, there is a scene where Ben Gould, the protagonist of the story visits himself at earlier times in his life. The scene […]
Time is not something you can take back. We see so often the phrase: Don’t take the important people in your life for granted. Image from: Pixabay A few days ago while having lunch with my Mom, she said she wished […]
In August, I made the decision to take a little break from both of my blogs during the middle of September. I’ve been writing my blogs for over seven years, first every day when I started then I slowly decreased the frequency […]
Good Morning fellow Wisdom and Lifers: I’m taking a brief hiatus from my two blogs. I will return in October. Be Happy! Be Well! Be Positive! Blessings to you. — Chris Once you realize […]
Have you ever thought that you wanted something so badly and you looked for signs that pointed in the direction of “the rightness,” of the choice but every time you turned around there were opposite signs pointing you in a different direction? […]
Time slips by too quickly, We are already at the unofficial end of summer. I say this every year, that spring and summer seem to go too quickly. The biggest reason this distresses me has more to do with the fact that […]
Worrying is using your imagination to create something you don’t want. Abraham-Hicks Yesterday at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society one of the things the service touched on was how important it is to stay in the present moment. For it is in […]
My newest category at Wisdom and Life: INFP is another topic I’ve started to discuss INFP is on the Myers Briggs testing spectrum. If you haven’t taken the test, it will reveal your personality as long as you are honest about the […]
We do not always understand the things that God is doing in our life but His way is perfect. I would rather do it His way and end right with His blessings and favor than to do it the way that seemed […]
John Bradford is attributed with the phrase: There but for the Grace of God, go I. Image from: Pixabay I’m reminded of this phrase this past week because I read in our local paper about a young man who recently passed […]
I’ve been writing reviews a bit more recently at Wisdom and Life. I do my best however to ensure those reviews are compatible with Wisdom and Life’s guidelines. Today, I’m featuring my favorite author: Jonathan Carroll. Hiis themes touch on many of […]
A repeat performer here at Wisdom and Life. I feel this column needs to be shared regularly for new and old readers of Wisdom And Life alike. I’m now monetizing Wisdom and Life using Amazon; in other words, if you decide to […]
Once in awhile at Wisdom and Life, I’ll be writing about the Myers Briggs Personality test and the category that I fall into The INFP personality from Myers Briggs has benefits and challenges for themselves. Let’s look at one […]
Seeing as we are into the Independence Day week, and even though Monday is not the 4th, I’ve decided not to post a regular column today. Did you know we MAY be celebrating on the wrong day?: July 2nd is the real […]
There’s a force in the universe that’s 100 percent trustworthy. It creates and manifests from love, cooperation, beauty, and expansiveness, and it’s to this flawless work of spirit that you can return in order to know inspiration. Wayne Dyer Your Ultimate […]
Myers Briggs is a personality testing program that places people into sixteen personality categories. What type you fall into depends on the answers you give on the test. If you answer honestly, you’ll see which type you fall into. You can take […]
Your job is to help others get to where you are. Why do you suppose you know the terrain so well? Are you acting as The Source for the advancement of others today? Who have you lifted up, and how, in the […]
Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing. Charlotte’s Web E.B. White The Charlotte’s […]
Wisdom and Life discusses the spiritual aspect of your life. As with all things, there are other points to consider when taking care of yourself. There are the physical things you can do to maintain your health: Yoga Meditation Exercise Massages […]
If prayer is you talking to God, then intuition is God talking back. Memories of Heaven Wayne Dyer Page 140 As anyone who has been reading Wisdom and Life for any length of time realizes, I don’t believe death exists. […]
Wisdom and Life is turning seven years old this month. I realized this last night as I drifted off to sleep. On May 30 this blog will officially be seven. This first column to appear was: Welcome to Wisdom and Life. […]
My divine pipeline is completely unclogged. As anyone who has been reading Wisdom and Life for awhile now realizes I believe I’m simply a conduit, that while I’m physically typing out the the words on my computer screen, the message, the concepts, […]
I talked with a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago about forgiveness. Don’t recall how we started the topic. However we are both Leos. Leo from: Pixabay Forgiveness from: Pixabay And I mentioned […]
An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming. Is your life full of […]
My friend Buckminster Fuller once remarked: Everyone is born a genius but the process of living de-geniuses them. Memories of Heaven Page 113 A notice about my Linkage here today: The links that send you to Amazon.com are my affiliate links. If […]
I had no idea that Jim Carrey followed my train of thought. The preceding link that is his name is all you need to watch today. He discusses taking a chance on doing something you want. Carrey says: You can fail at […]
In a recent Power Group meeting, we ended up discussing parents and their children as high school was coming to a close. One of the things we discussed was those high school students who SAID they didn’t know what they wanted to […]
Last Wednesday, March 8 while at Centering Prayer at The Mercy Center, I had two unexpected visitors to the sacred place I go when I meditate. My paternal grandmother (Nana) who passed in 1973 and my Aunt Bet. I’ve believed for awhile […]
As a follow up to Centering Prayer Group, I think it is important to surround yourself with as many like minded people as possible. Almost ten years ago now (Wow! Hard to believe after writing that, that it has been that long.) […]
My friend and blogger, Tom Rapsas, whom I first met on Google+ has written a wonderful spiritual guide for those of us who still don’t know what path they should choose. [easyazon_link identifier=”1539804739″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Thaddeus Squirrel[/easyazon_link] is the PERFECT book to give to […]
For the past 6 months, every Wednesday night at The Mercy Center in Madison, Connecticut, I’ve been attending a meditation circle, a cenetring prayer group. As is always the case the first time I do anything there is always a […]
Everyone has their own talisman; something they carry with them that offers their own form of protection. Whatever it maybe, no one can deny having one. Mine is a Saint Christopher Medal. I’ve had one most of my life. The first medal […]
You have sole ownership of your vision. And the Universe will give you what you want within your vision. What happens with most people is that they muddy their vision with “reality”. Their vision becomes full of not only what they want […]
Mother and daughter passed within a day of each other. Some may say Carrie Fisher’s mom, Debbie Reynolds suffered a stroke because of the stress of losing her daughter. That’s an explanation people will be able to accept. But there’s another esoteric […]
Please pardon an unusual column this week. A long time business in Madison, Connecticut has shuttered its doors, somewhere I spent many mornings before heading to work. I made many friends there and now everyone has scattered. The Madison Coffee Shop […]
What are your resolutions for the new year? Image from: Pixabay It’s one of my least favorite things about New Years. Everyone wants to know what changes you plan on making. New Year’s resolutions only set us up for failure. Harsh, I […]
I’ve been editing my manuscript: Taking Off a Coat: Ruminations on Transitioning for the past couple of weeks. Image from: Pixabay Hence there will be no traditional column today. I hope to have the final rough draft of my manuscript done by […]
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis, as with many others has been in inspiration for me for countless […]
As I’ve always maintained, the quickest three months of the year are September to December and now here are at Thanksgiving Week Image from: Public Domain Pictures So one of my big things as a result of learning about Law of Attraction, […]
No column last week as I was fighting a cold I’m usually a bright spot, a positive, a light in the dark. When it comes to this time of year however, I need to vent a bit. Image from: Pixabay Well. Here […]
Halloween: The day where the line between the living and the transitioned is at its weakest point. That’s why it was at one time known as The Day of the Dead in Pagan lore Image from: Pixabay It has morphed into something […]
We are immortal. We will always be reunited, always be together. There is so much evidence documenting the enduring existence of our souls. Dr. Brian Weiss Image from: Pixabay Death? Ha! There is no such thing. In the above […]
In a recent Time Magazine article called The Mindful Classroom, there is a movement afoot in some schools to provide meditation as a required class for students starting kindergarten. The implication being that if we start children learning at an early age […]
You only need two close friends in which you can trust and dedicate yourself to. Having too many friends can lead to depression and stress. Law of Attraction Moving as much as I did growing up, you’d think I would have […]
Leave me alone. I’m writing. Christopher Jennings Penders My friend, Mike Allton inspired today’s column when he shared: 12 Things You Should Never Say To A Writer Before I start this column, let me say, I’m aware that many of […]
I spent two Sundays ago in the afternoon (almost four hours) with a new friend. Somehow we wound up discussing the meaning of life. I know. A heavy discussion for such a new friendship. After we departed, my friend asked me to […]
The After Life Link below, will bring to my Amazon associate account. Should you decide to purchase the DVD, a portion of the cost will benefit me. After Life is a Japanese movie that asks the question: If you could take only […]
Star Trek is recurring theme here at Wisdom and Life. In fact I even mention Tapestry briefly in another column. I’ve been watching Star Trek again recently, Voyager, Next Generation and The Original Series. They all have their merits. Q, played by […]
A man knows when he has found his vocation when he stops thinking about how to live and begins to live. Thomas Merton Image from Flickr Thomas Merton is a recurring theme at Wisdom and Life as can be seen from […]
My pipe dream, the one I’ve had my ENTIRE life is to own a yacht and spend my winters in Key West and my summers on Block Island. I’ve been asking the Universe for as long as I can remember and practicing The three […]
You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime you find you get what you need. The Rolling Stones Sometimes no matter how much we may want something to happen, no matter how much pray for that […]
If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where should I be now? C.S. Lewis Letters to Malcolm” (1964) Think about the above quote from C.S. Lewis and think back to your childhood and the frequent […]
You cannot create a life of fulfillment, joy and meaning while barricading yourself from others and from the opportunities Life offers you. Thoughts from the Heart of the Soul Page 51 When you NOW see Amazon Links at Wisdom and Life, […]
The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science. Einstein Quantum Science and Einstein have been frequent guests here at Wisdom and Life. I’ve […]
If you decide to make someone the enemy and you’re pushing very hard against them, you don’t affect them at all, but you disconnect yourself from the Stream. If someone cheats you, they cannot diminish your experience. They only diminish their experience. […]
Make more decisions in every day. Because a decision is a summoning of life. That’s why a little chaos is good for you, because often you don’t make a decision until you get yourself in a jam. And then, in the middle […]
Everything changes when you start to emit your own frequency rather than absorbing the frequencies around you, when you start imprinting your intent on the universe rather than receiving an imprint from existence. Barbara Marciniak My friend, Koreen shared this on […]
Product links here go to my Amazon Affiliate Account. Should you decide to purchase product from this column I will benefit. Image from Pixabay I’ve discussed Quantum Science at Wisdom and Life a few times previously. I’ve always had a […]
A couple weeks ago, I went to a meditation seminar with my friend Glenn. Image from: Pixabay We share many of the same philosophies on life and I ALWAYS enjoy when we do things together. It’s challenging for me to go […]
Love Wins, by Rob Bell is the book where I first discovered the phrase universalist. Love wins perfectly describes my worldview, that there is no Hell. Mr Bell asks: –How can a loving God forsake ANYONE? –If God created every living thing […]
Let’s remember Memorial Day for what is supposed to be celebrated for: Our veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy. NOT for the ubiquitous sales that have proliferated. Image from: CJP Photos I think it is […]
I written previously about Universal Unitarianism. How I attended a church in Madison a few years ago and have recently returned to that same church. Image from Wikipedia The more I attend the more I realize how well I fit […]
Once more it is proven to me that we get things when we need them. That God will ALWAYS provide. It is now Thursday night and I hadn’t written anything for Monday’s column at Wisdom and Life. Uh oh. I thought. […]
Hard to believe when I began Wisdom and Life I wrote columns five days a week. Keeping that pace wasn’t difficult in the beginning as Wisdom and Life was the only blog I wrote. Now seven years after its inception, W&L is […]
A recurring theme at Wisdom and life is forgiveness as can be seen from the number of columns in the previous link. I will let this video do most of the work today. Other than to say that holding onto resentment […]
Fear itself is not the impediment to your joyful life. But, fear is pointing at the impediment to your joyful life. And just as the feeling of fear is within you, the impediment is within you also. Abraham Hicks Fear […]
Uh oh. Today’s column will probably stir up some controversy. What you decide is ENTIRELY up to you. I certainly won’t judge anyone by the decisions they make. And as I wrote here, this is NOT an easy choice to make. There […]
Seek out higher vibrational people, and avoid those who reflect more ego-oriented behavior patterns [easyazon_link identifier=”1401912249″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Your Ultimate Calling 365 Ways to Bring Inspiration Into Your Life[/easyazon_link] Page 201 Wayne Dyer has long been a muse for Wisdom and Life […]
In 1977, when he was 27, Shandling was in a serious car accident in Beverly Hills that nearly killed him. “I had a vivid near-death experience that involved a voice asking, ‘Do you want to continue leading Garry Shandling’s life?’” he […]
And the Lord Said: Let there be light. And there was. Daylight Saving time is upon us and I’m ecstatic. Given the choice between cold and dark and cold and light I will choose cold and light every time. Image […]
A few weeks ago while attending Shoreline Universalist, the discussion revolved around the word wonder. Hearing that service alone, convinced me that I found the right place for my spiritual practice, because everything that was discussed I have in one way or […]
A friend of mine sent me a news article about Sammy Hagar tweeting Happy Birthday to Eddie Van Halen in February. The two former band mates had an acrimonious break up years ago. Image from: Wikimedia Hagar said that the […]
Last week, my sister, Lisa asked me when my favorite time of my life happened. “Growing up in Lisbon, Connecticut,” I told her. Spending time with my maternal grandparents. Today would have been my grandfather’s 109th birthday. Happy Birthday, Grandpa […]
Those of you who have been following Wisdom and Life understand my challenge with finding a spiritual home that I’m comfortable in. I’ve attended Catholic Mass on numerous occasions. When younger I went to Saint Mark Lutheran Church in Norwich, Connecticut with […]
God can make all things right by you. Reach out. Ask him. Image from: Pinterest This is a constantly evolving issue for me. My life is golden because I put my faith in God. On an intellectual level I […]
Wisdom and Life took an extended break from blogging over the Christmas Holiday. I’m back now and will be publishing again EVERY Monday. In January we lost several essential artists to those of us who grew up in early 1970s and […]
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate the holiday. Image from: CJP Photos Today is one of my favorite days of the year. Why? Two reasons: —It’s the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, meaning that from here on the hours […]
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. Saint Francis of Assisi Image from: Wikimedia I must thank my friend, George Egan for the above quote. He emailed it to me a few […]
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross has long been someone I admire. Her work with terminally ill patients has always been commendable and she is best known for her five stages of dying. In her book: Clicking the link below will bring to my Amazon account. […]
The days are long, but the years are short. Gretchen Rubin Time: On a superficial level, everyone THINKS they have an unlimited supply of the commodity; especially when we are young. It’s not true! Time continues to move forward. […]
Nietzsche says that we will live the same life, over and over again. God – I’ll have to sit through the Ice Capades again. Attributed to Woody Allen Whether we live the SAME life over and over is up for […]
Seeing as we are in November, it’s that time of year to ask what we are grateful for. And Being Grateful is a HUGE part of Law of Attraction. I’m sure you’ve seen the memes going around in November suggesting that the […]
Law of Attraction than acquiring THINGS. Law of Attraction is more than asking for THINGS. Law of Attraction (LoA) is a practice. It’s a way to live your life. It’s God, Spirituality and Faith all wrapped up in one. All you […]
My friend Jean Wise writes a blog called Healthy Spirituality. In her latest column, she writes about Paying attention to the Sparks. What do you do to pay attention to your OWN sparks? I gave a response at her column that being […]
Rather than trying to monitor your thoughts, we encourage that you simply pay attention to how you are feeling. For if you should choose a thought that is not in harmony with the way that broader, older, wiser, loving Inner Being part […]
Remember that your thoughts are the primary cause of everything. So when you think a sustained thought it is immediately sent out into the Universe. That thought magnetically attaches itself to the like frequency, and then within seconds sends the reading of […]
Anyone who knows me in the LEAST, understands that reading is part of who I am. It’s why the last two jobs I’ve had have been book centric. RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut and The Scranton Library in Madison, Connecticut. The […]
The best you can do for anyone is to thrive fully and be willing to explain to anyone who asks how it is that you are thriving, and what it is that you’ve discovered—and then, just relax and trust that all truly […]
Last week my friend, Jason Marchi left a comment on Passing in Pairs that made it obvious that the title and some of what I wrote was misinterpreted by him. What I wanted to come across in the column was not that […]
–Princess Diana August 31, 1997 –Mother Teresa September 5, 1997 –Wayne Dyer August 29, 2015 –Oliver Sacks August 30, 2015 On Monday, September 14, a friend of mine mentioned Wayne Dyer’s passing. She then brought up the fact that Oliver […]
This column has been a long time in the making. I’ve discussed my worldview in the past here at Wisdom and Life and how I’ve come to understand God. Uh oh, Chris used the “G” word. When I use the word “God,” […]
Image from: Wikimedia Wayne Dyer transitioned on August 29. He was 75. After discovering Law of Attraction through Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret, I quickly realized there was much more to this new worldview I became involved in, that it wasn’t all […]
Tell everyone you know: “My happiness depends on me, so you’re off the hook.” And then demonstrate it. Be happy, no matter what they’re doing. Practice feeling good, no matter what. And before you know it, you will not give anyone else […]
How do you find your future? It’s as I wrote at Wisdom and Life in April, 2013 with: The Imagination Process. You first have to imagine your life as you wish it to be. The road map to your future is created […]
Today is a bittersweet day: August 17 will always be a difficult day for me. It is three days before my birthday. That’s not why the 17th is so challenging for me however. It is because it is the day my […]
If you know that all is well, you know all you need to know. And if you know life is supposed to be fun, you know more than almost anybody else knows. And if you know that the way you feel is […]
Because others cannot vibrate in your experience, they cannot affect the outcome of your experience. They can hold their opinions, but unless their opinion affects your opinion, their opinion matters not at all. A million people could be pushing against you, and […]
Can a place really mold who you are? I believe so. So much of who I am is because of the time I spent in Lisbon, Connecticut. I’ve been thinking recently about my time growing up in Lisbon, Connecticut on Graham Terrace, […]
This story from Calvin and Hobbes: The way we see Calvin and Hobbes brought back a memory of my imaginary friend. Image from: Flickr We all have imaginary friends growing up. Mine was Jim. He was my friend in real life […]
Parents can’t choose the mates of their children or the behavior of their children. You actually can’t choose anything for your children without disempowering them. Abraham-Hicks Your family of origin, your genetic family ALWAYS has the best of intentions for […]
Seeing as July is ubiquitous with the word freedom in The United States, I’d like to take a few minutes to discuss the word and what it means to me: Freedom means different things to different people. Freedom from oppression Freedom from […]
While dreaming of a better future today, you may also notice that you feel hopeful. This is a positive sign that you realize these are not mere flights of fancy but plans in the making. Once you can imagine even a few […]
I’m sure you’ve heard of emotional eating: When you eat to fill an emotional void within you. A friend of mine recently showed me that while I don’t emotionally eat, I DO wear certain of my favorite sweatshirts or wrap myself […]
Anytime you feel negative emotion, stop and say: Something is important here; otherwise, I would not be feeling this negative emotion. What is it that I want? And then simply turn your attention to what you do want. . . . In […]
There was a young man in a flood who watched the water rise in his house. Soon the water rose to the roof line and the young man stood on the peak. His neighbor rowed by in a row boat. Get in! […]
I’m so excited with what’s starting to happen in my life at the moment. All the effort I’ve put into everything I’m doing is beginning to bear fruit: All the writing and sharing on social media. All the photography I’ve been sharing. […]
Leverage your time more by spending a little more time every day imagining and a lot less time every day doing. Do a little more imagining and a little more less doing. Until eventually most of what’s happening is happening in the […]
One of the most common questions writers get is: Where do you get your ideas? What inspires you to write? Image from: Wikipedia A friend of mine asked me this VERY question a few weeks ago. For myself, ANYTHING can […]
Okay. So please enlighten us how these two things go together, Chris. I bet is what you’re asking. I’ll tell you: Just to make you aware that Law of Attraction is ALWAYS working in the background. You may not even know […]
My friend, Karen recently posted something on Facebook that intrigued me: I’m trying really hard to understand why some people don’t understand the meaning of respect or just good old fashioned courtesy. Maybe I’m asking or expecting too much. Image from: […]
You are on the right path; you are marching straight to your own joy, and to happiness for others. Neale Donald Walsch We are ALWAYS right where we are supposed to be. It does no good for anyone to compare themselves […]
A friend recently celebrated a birthday and it dawned on me that we’ve known each other for almost half our lives. She’s one of my longest tenured friends. After I sent her a birthday wish she responded back and said this: However […]
There is a theory that humanity developed from space, that we were placed here by a benevolent race from outside this universe. There have been many movies and television series that touched on this theory. In the Star trek The Next Generation […]
We encourage you to make peace with everyone who opposes you and with everyone whom you oppose, not only because you cannot insist on their yielding to your perspective but because their opposing perspective is of tremendous benefit to you. You see, […]
Happiness comes from within. You can’t FIND happiness. It already exists in our hearts. You can’t run away from a challenge and expect to find joy. Do you know someone who who is always chasing joy, who is always looking for […]
Another bridge to my life in Madison, Connecticut from my Hell in Farmington, Connecticut: Image from: Public Domain Images A bridge gets you from Point A to Point B. My first grade teacher’s name was Mrs. Newton. As a senior in […]
My two year old niece’s friend recently moved. Let’s call my niece, Katie (This is NOT her REAL name.) So last month, Katie’s Mom asked her if she could move ANYWHERE where she would want to move. You’d think her answer would […]
Friday, February 27 2015: A sad day for me as I discovered that Spock truly wasn’t returning. We can [easyazon_link identifier=”B001XUNQ4S” locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Search For Spock[/easyazon_link] all we want, but he won’t be found. Not this time. For he is now truly traveling among […]
A long time reader of Wisdom and Life stopped into the library a few weeks ago to pick up a couple of books she had on hold. Lisa R. looked at one of the books and said she THINKS she read it […]
Make yourself available for success, and know and trust in an invisible force that’s all providing. Wayne Dyer A friend of mine who has been following Wisdom and Life for sometime now dropped into the library before this past Christmas […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again today. I feel so blessed to understand that my life is out of my control. I no longer worry I no longer stress Image from: Pixabay I’ve finally come to the […]
One of the challenges with Law of Attraction is when you REALLY begin to understand what it says and what it can do for you is you learn to be VERY specific when asking for something. You’ve heard the adage: Ask and […]
Living in New England in the middle of winter can be quite the challenge if you don’t have the right attitude. If there is one thing about New England winters that distress me more than anything else, it isn’t the cold. Although, […]
There is nothing about your physical awareness that connects you more to the Non-Physical aspect of your Being than that of your breathing. Many assume that the process of breathing is only about your physical nature, but that is not the case. […]
Some things will always remain a mystery at this level of consciousness, and it is right that they should. So do not try to solve all the mysteries. Give the universe a chance. It will unfold itself in due course. Enjoy the […]
Stillness is the only thing in this world that has no form. But then, it is not really a thing, and it is not of this world. Eckhart Tolle Image from: Wikipedia As The Eagles say: Learn to be Still […]
Seek out higher vibrational people, and avoid those who reflect more ego-oriented behavior patterns [easyazon_link identifier=”1401912249″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Your Ultimate Calling[/easyazon_link] Wayne Dyer Page 201 Knowing that according to Law of Attraction our thoughts create our reality, it then stands to […]
As you go the way of life you will see a great chasm Jump. It’s not as wide as you think. Native American Proverb Into the Abyss Page 169 Carol Shaben I read Into the Abyss this past summer and was […]
There’s really no way I can get through to her? I asked. Perhaps something will develop in time he said. At the moment, her disbelief is an impassable barrier. [easyazon_link identifier=”0765308703″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]What Dreams May Come: A Novel[/easyazon_link] Richard Matheson Page 175 […]
Seeing as we are one day after Thanksgiving, I’ve decided NOT to write a traditional column for today. I hope everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving had a FAB day and didn’t overeat. Image from: Pixabay […]
FIfty one years ago, two days ago on Saturday was President John Kennedy’s last day alive. It’s been said that President Kennedy had a death premonition, writing in 1961: I know there is a God…I’m ready. I often wonder what someone […]
Nothing is permanent in each of our incarnations; The only permanence is in the fact that we return again and again and we meet the same people again and again. Christopher Jennings Penders I was reminded of this last week […]
For those of you unaware I wear a myriad of hats: Photographer Writer Librarian And: Social Media Consultant. Image from: Wikimedia I belong to the Madison Connecticut Chamber of Commerce on the back of my photography business: CJP Photos. However, I’ve […]
Last Thursday, November 6, I discovered a phone app I’ve been using since I downloaded it on Thursday afternoon: Runtastic Sleep Better Image from: Wikipedia Sleep Better gives you stats on your sleep patterns in a clear and concise interface. The app […]
On Wednesday last, I wrote a column for Wisdom and Life that was scheduled to publish on Friday suggesting that I planned on cutting down to once a week. However, I had a change in heart on Thursday night and reconsidered. Just […]
You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You were not meant for crawling. You have wings. Learn to use them […]
Forget the first kiss, the first sex, the first tears of misunderstanding, the first fight. Forget the first amazing gift that says they thought long and hard about what you love. This gift is physical proof they tried their best to get […]
I know! A little outside Wisdom and Life’s purview, but the column is sort of apropos for today, being as it is Halloween: Anyone ever watch The History Channel’s Decoded with Brad Meltzer? I recently watched the episode called UFO. How many […]
You get what you think about, whether you want it or not! So be careful what you think about. [easyazon_link identifier=”1401912249″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Your Ultimate Calling[/easyazon_link] Page 346 Wayne Dyer Wayne Dyer wasn’t always a Law of Attraction guru. He evolved […]
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. Deepak Chopra I’ve written about Deepak Chopra at Wisdom and Life previously. He’s one of my favorite enlightened people. That’s why I continue returning to him. Are you […]
My friend, Pete Onofrio in Madison, Connecticut has an events barn at his home on Race Hill Road called The Buddha Barn. I was fortunate yesterday to be able to hear Bernie Siegel. Image from: The Buddha Barn It was the […]
Are you still close to your best friend from childhood? Do you stay in touch? Yesterday, was my best friend’s (from childhood) birthday. Image from: Wikipedia We lost touch with each other shortly after high school. We both went in different […]
If light is in your heart, you will find your way home Rumi Scott Allen on Google+ posted the above quote by Rumi a few weeks ago. What are we but light, energy? If you’ve read anything about our souls, […]
No one experiences freedom until they stop pushing against others. The only thing that binds you is the pushing against that which is unwanted. And so, if a religion could just be excited about what it is, or a person within a […]
Next time you encounter someone in pain, don’t just wince and pass by with a shrug. Hurting people need a bit of color to brighten their dark places and they need to remember the promise that God is with them right where […]
Everything that you need or want in life will begin to arrive when you’re in-Spirit: The right people will show up. The financing will materialize, those around you will be attracted to your enthusiasm and commitment. And you’ll be a source of […]
I’m sure somewhere in our lives we have all met someone who has two faces: One they present publicly. and One they present privately. The face they present publicly is most likely happy, positive, upbeat. They want to us to believe […]
You are really individual beings, with very special talents, and it would be nice if teachers had the time, or parents had the awareness or skill, to see the children as the very individual, very special beings that they are. So that […]
Sometimes at Wisdom and Life, I take news that is relevant and use it as fodder, as grist for columns here. Today’s column is taking that approach. Even if you don’t follow the NFL, you can’t help but have heard about the challenges […]
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon–instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today. […]
“Everything is cyclical,” Rivers told The Associated Press during a chat last year. “So I just enjoy the good times. And when the bad times come, I know it isn’t forever. It’s happened to me three or four times in my life. […]
We all have routines. When one is broken how do you react? Image from: KidPages.com I spoke with Lisa R, a reader of Wisdom and Life last week about this subject. I have a Sunday routine that is so sacred to me […]
When you get in trouble and feel there is nowhere to turn, do you build walls and let no one in? Or do you build bridges and let those closest to you do their best to help? Do you run? Or […]
Something a bit different today. This column is directed at bloggers. One of the things I’ve started doing recently is doing an automatic backup of my blogs to Google Drive using UpdraftPlus. Check Updraft out on G+. Image from: UpDraftPlus With UpDraftPlus, you […]
Scott Allen over on G+ recently posted the below graphic on his page and I immediately connected with it. This is a topic I sometimes have a challenge with which is why I felt so connected to it. On an emotional/spiritual level I […]
You can be a blessing to the people you meet today. Yes, life has its serious moments. But being a bit kooky may be the secret to seeing yourself and others through good times and bad. Go ahead, make someone’s day–make her […]
Most parents, when they see children not terrorized by the things that terrorize them, they work very hard until they’ve finally got you terrorized. They teach you those irrational fears. Well-meaning, but they do just the same. Abraham-Hicks Image from: […]
My friend, Jason who I mentioned in Monday’s column Water Wheels and Writing is making an encore visit today. We talked on Monday night about Robin Williams apparent suicide. Knowing my worldview has shifted in the twenty plus years he has known me, Jason […]
Writing has become something I love to do again and I’m writing every day. As a result, I’ve found that the editing process has dwindled. I find that I’m not make grammatical errors and my choice of words has increased as well. […]
Alright: Image from: Wikipedia Bear with me while I depart JUST a bit from the standard Wisdom and Life column here. I think you’ll see this come full circle. I’m a HUGE Boston Sports fan having been born wearing Red Sox. To […]
Continuing to tell stories of shortage only continues to contradict your desire for abundance, and you cannot have it both ways: You cannot focus upon unwanted and receive wanted. You cannot focus upon stories about money that make you feel uncomfortable and […]
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof. Richard Bach While I COMPLETELY understand that one’s […]
I continue to love recess. Wheeeee! I have learned along the journey how important play is to our lives as long as it is our minor and not our major. We were designed to work and to work heartily. I don’t think […]
As I sat in Starbucks last week, I ran into someone I haven’t seen in many years and after talking for awhile, he smiled and said: You’re not the Chris I remember. You seem lighter, happier, like you finally found your soul. […]
Tell me: When will we as humanity realize that life is never done. That death is not a reality and that what we don’t accomplish in one incarnation may be finished in our next life? I see so many stressing because […]
If you are being swept into some current that is not comfortable, or not in harmony with your desire, you must remember that couldn’t happen if you weren’t offering a vibration that matched it in some way. If you’re vibrating differently from […]
This mist, this cloud, this darkness into which we all go, transcending knowledge is the path below which your face cannot be found except veiled; but it is that very darkness which reveals your face is there, beyond all veils. Nicholas […]
Just love everybody that interacts with you no matter how personally, or how peripherally, involved with you they are. The efficiency of the people who deal with you… everything is orchestrated by the manager called Law of Attraction. And your vibration is […]
According to Vedanta, there are only two symptoms of enlightenment, just two indications that a transformation is taking place within you toward a higher consciousness. The first symptom is that you stop worrying. Things don’t bother you anymore. I used this […]
Continuing with past holiday tradition, seeing as today is a US holiday, there will be no formal Wisdom and Life column. Enjoy Independence Day weekend and for those of you in the path of Hurricane Arthur, please stay safe. Take a […]
My friend and fellow blogger, Jean Wise on Google+ shared a column at Healthy Spirituality called Playing with God. I connected with the title if not the content. You don’t normally think of “playing with God. At least I don’t. That’s not the image […]
It doesn’t really matter what religion anybody believes. If their life is working (and there are many different approaches to life that are working very well) then why not let them believe whatever they want to believe? It’s all working in the […]
I do not sit down at my desk to put into verse something that is already clear in my mind. If it were clear in my mind, I should have no incentive or need to write about it. We do not write […]
Researchers have found that even more than IQ, your emotional awareness and abilities to handle feelings will determine your success and happiness in all walks of life, including family relationships. Quote by John Gottman [easyazon_link identifier=”B0089XLFS6″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Awakened Mind Page 7[/easyazon_link]4 Your […]
But curse is a funny word, ain’t it, I mean back in the old days ladies who got their periods called ‘em curses, right? Only those curses brought life. So I looked up the absolute definition of curse in the dictionary and […]
A quick column today. I wanted to do a follow up to the June 2nd Gratitude Trail being taken down from Hammonasset Beach. My friend, Anne Kubitsky from Look for the Good was unhappy that her Gratitude Trail was dismantled because of […]
I found a quote on Jigar Vyas G+ Profile last month that I felt compelled to write about: When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills. Image from: CJP Photos Funny, how a few weeks ago […]
So the big question is, “Well, do I just dump all those unwanted things and try to start fresh?” And we say, no. You just set the Tone, where you are, by looking for things to appreciate. And by setting your Tone […]
Anne Kubitsky from Look for the Good looked forward to repeating her success at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut. Last week, Anne installed the second Gratitude Trail at Hammonasset Beach after receiving approval from Park Management. I received this email […]
Being an example of inner peace is an effective way of expressing your desire to offer inspiration to others. [easyazon_link identifier=”1401912249″ locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Your Ultimate Calling[/easyazon_link] Page 89 Wayne Dyer The EC Scranton Memorial Library has a summer book sale every year […]
When my column falls on a holiday, I typically take the day to remember that particular holiday. Memorial Day is a day in The United States where we remember those in the US Armed Services who have transitioned. Image from: CJP […]
In your action, you lose sight of the vision, you lose sight of your trust in the process, and you just bang around in a sense of futility. Hold the vision and trust that the Universe will acclimate to your vision. Hold […]
Remember, Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies. [easyazon_link identifier=”B004EJ2QEQ” locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″] Shawshank Redemption [/easyazon_link] I’ve written about The Shawshank Redemption at Wisdom and Life. Simply click the link to read the previous columns. One […]
Your Inner Being likes to skip and laugh and think about things; your Inner Being likes to offer compliments and feel appreciation and contemplate something that is not fully understood and then feel the understanding come forth. Your Inner Being is just […]
If you could get to the place where you no longer feel a need to push against anything that you disagree with—you would become in alignment with what you do agree with. Even within your own body, it is your pushing against […]
I re-upped my Netflix a couple months ago after letting the subscription lapse last year. One of my favorite shows from the 1990s is an NBC show called Wings. The debut episode opened with Joe Hackett running a one plane airline […]
Image from: mystikee Karen Sisco: [at the hotel bar] So tell me, Gary, what do you do for a living? Jack Foley: How far do you want to go with this? Karen Sisco: Not yet. Don’t say anything yet. Jack Foley: I […]
A few summers ago several of my friends from high school asked me to join them for cookout at our local town beach. As more people arrived, people I didn’t even know came up to me and initiated conversations and not only […]
Dave Knepper over on Google+ shared content last month about board games and it carried me back to a gentler time in my life, a time when my life lay before me with little or no worries, a time when I loved growing up, […]
Studies show that people who have friends live longer and have fewer illnesses and that a close circle of friends actually helps the immune system work. With this in mind, run, don’t walk, to your nearest neighborhood coffee klatch, church group, political […]
No person is in such darkness as to be completely devoid of divine light. The divine light shines in the darkness and radiates upon all. Saint Thomas Aquinas Christian Mystics: 376 Readings and Meditations Page 86 Image from: Wikimedia I use […]
Image from: Wikipedia As with The Secret enhancing, growing, creating a stronger faith in me, reading Still Writing by Dani Shapiro, last month lit a fire under me, reinvigorated the passion I have for writing. At one point before discovering Law of […]
I bet you’re scratching your head wondering what the heck Ethereal Physics is. At the moment I’m writing this column on Wednesday, March 19 (See? I really DO write in advance.) my new book exchange friend and really old friend in general […]
A wise man, recognizing that the world is but an illusion, does not act as if it is real, so he escapes the suffering. Buddha Image from: Wikipedia The above quote appeared on Google+ last month from Famous Quotes. This conversation […]
My Mom and Dad divorced when I was probably less than a year old, I don’t recall exactly. I went to live with my Mom and we moved from Lisbon, Connecticut to Farmington, Connecticut. It was in Farmington where life became challenging […]
Church is not a noun,” he says. “It’s a verb. It can be friends gathering together around a meal, talking about the things that matter most, building each other up. That’s a lot bigger than 11 a.m. on Sunday. Eleven a.m. on […]
My friend, Bonita Kay Summers recently wrote a column at her blog called Writing to Understand Ourselves in which she said: I have been a writer since I was 8 years old. It wasn’t a conscious choice. Further on in the column, […]
Last Month on February 28, Your Law of Attraction on Google+ shared “Road to Success”. How does your picture in your mind looks like? Image from: GaOrganizer@Flickr What is your road to success paved with? How do you travel your road? What […]
A little different column today. Today you get to peer into my life a bit more. You get to see what makes this writer tick. Start small. If you try to think about all of it at once—-the world you hope to […]
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13 Image from: Vimeo When someone who […]
One of my Google+ friends, ramesh cha: shared Dying Wishes on G+ recently and it so moved me that I felt compelled to write a column about it. I understand as I’ve said here before, that some of you may feel I […]
They alone see truly who see the Lord the same in every creature, who see the deathless in the hearts of all that die. Seeing the same Lord everywhere, they do not harm themselves or others. Thus they attain the supreme goal. […]
I understand that I’ve written extensively about Journey of Souls but the columns I’ve written have all been with quotes from the book. Today will be a bit different. A couple weeks ago Lisa R who I’ve mentioned here previously came into […]
Image from: Ptolemy Tompkins People many times ask me where I discover the books I read. MOST of the time I take advantage of working at my day job at the EC Scranton Memorial Library in Madison, Connecticut. Sometimes as with The […]
Within the last 100,000 years, we find two clear signs of spiritual consciousness and communication. These are burial practices and ritualistic art, as found in carved totems and rock drawings. There is no anthropological evidence that these practices existed on earth before […]
My friend, Jessica Mokrzycki published Pain’s Precipice at her blog yesterday and it dredged up memories that were buried deep in my consciousness: Spending time with The Professor’s Husband Because like Jessica, I visited someone who I became close to over the […]
Tiny Buddha is one resource I use to discover motivation for Wisdom and Life. It’s one of the reasons I’m seldom at a loss for topics to discuss at my blog. There is a plethora of resources available in the Spiritual […]
–Are you feeling like you are trapped in a losing situation? –Feeling imprisoned? –Are you feeling like which ever way you turn you’ll make a wrong move? –Are you feeling frustrated that you can’t seem to catch a break? Image from: Wikipedia […]
There used to be a blog site called SeededBuzz where you would sign up and read other blogs. If any ONE column caught your eye, you could write a column at your own blog and reference the column you wrote about at […]
Most people don’t think that new-born children could be the Creator of their own reality, because they are not even talking yet. But the Universe is not responding to your language anyway. The Universe is responding to your vibration, and your vibration […]
Image from: Wikipedia In Melissa Etheridge’s song I’ve Loved You Before, she writes about a topic I’m very close too: Past Lives. Anyone who has been following Wisdom and Life for any length of time is aware of my powerful belief […]
I’ve spoken about this countless times here before: You do of course understand that everyone close to you, everyone in your inner circle has ALWAYS been in your life: Your best friend? Your brother? Your sister? They are with you in this […]
Image from: LivingMoon.com Alright. There is a chance I MAY lose some readers here, psychologically as well as physically. Some of you may feel as if I’ve gone too far off the deep end. A few weeks ago while grocery shopping I […]
Image from: Wikipedia Taxi? Taxi? Last Monday morning, I woke up from a dream. A close friend who transitioned in December 2012 came to me in the dream. As you should be aware […]
I visit Starbucks in Madison, Connecticut occasionally to write. Writing can be kind of solitary and I like to sometimes get out with my iPad and join the world. I don’t mind the interruptions. It’s nice to be known. Anyway while I […]
Have you had the experience of constantly and randomly seeing the same people show up in your sphere day after day? Do you ever wonder why? For three weeks in December, this happened to me. A couple I know has been running […]
All is well, and you will never get it done. Life is supposed to be fun. No one is taking score of any kind, and if you will stop taking score so much, you will feel a whole lot better — and […]
Image from: Wikipedia A short and sweet column today: Three months have gone by since I cut back to two columns a week here at Wisdom and Life. I still believe I made the right choice as I felt pressed to get […]
A feeling of being overwhelmed is your indicator that you are denying yourself access to all manner of cooperation that could assist you if you were not disallowing them. As you begin to feel freer regarding the expenditure of time and money, […]
Timothy Keller is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read several of his books. I haven’t read The Reason for God as of yet; however I can tell you my reasons: As I drove to work one day last week, I thought […]
Tell everyone you know: “My happiness depends on me, so you’re off the hook.” And then demonstrate it. Be happy, no matter what they’re doing. Practice feeling good, no matter what. And before you know it, you will not give anyone else responsibility for […]
Image from: Inspirably Here’s another example of Divine inspiration at work in my life: Last night, (December 8,) just before falling asleep, I was given this concept for my blog. This is why I’m convinced that there is a higher power guiding […]
You did not say, “Let’s go forth into this physical experience and take all the ideas that exist and whittle them down to just a few good ideas that we can all agree on and peacefully cohabitate.” Instead you said, “Let’s go […]
The following story is a perfect lesson in patience and understanding that EVERYTHING happens not on our time but on God’s time. We can’t rush the Divine. HE has his own timetable and to expect something to happen when we want it […]
Seeing as where one day after Thanksgiving in The United States and most of us are spending time with family and friends. I will not be posting a traditional column today. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to be with those […]
Wolves As you know if you’ve been reading Wisdom and Life wolves have always been a powerful symbol for me. I’ve considered them my shamanic animal for almost the entirety of my life. I share so many qualities with the wolf: –Wolf […]
There’s an expression in the physical environment that you use to entertain each other. (it doesn’t serve you very well) that says, “I worry that I’ll go down to the dock, and that my ship will have already come and gone. I’ll […]
Okay. Before you watch this video today, let me just say it may be challenging to see, as it is about a very distressing point in American History. Ultimately, however I found this fascinating because of all the connections that run throughout […]
Anyone who knows me personally, understands that I sometimes have a challenge speaking as a result of multiple seizures I experienced growing up. My speech pattern began as the classic stutter, repeating the same word over and over in elementary and middle school. […]
Broncos’ John Moffitt quits NFL Image from: Wikipedia Some may see this as a surprise. An NFL player walks away from fame, and stardom and a possible Super Bowl berth. Saying he was no longer happy, John Moffitt walked away from […]
Long before I found this path… Long before I awakened… Long before I graduated… I was sometimes what you would call an angry young man. I was unhappy with every aspect of my life. Living with my parents when I was […]
Another lunch themed column today. I was having lunch out of town one day last week at a diner after an appointment with a Social Media Client. Image from: Wikipedia I sometimes like eating somewhere where I’m anonymous as it […]
You’d think now that I cut my blogging down to twice a week I’d be able to “stay ahead of curve.” Image from: Wikipedia It unfortunately hasn’t worked out that way. Hopefully I will get back on track shortly. Typically when […]
Image from: Brian Tracy I receive email newsletters from a few online sources. Brian Tracy recently sent me one of his daily emails that said: What would happen if I followed you around with a camera crew 24/7 for the next 100 […]
Beware of the ego playing the role of spiritual teacher. Path of the Open Heart Image from: Squidoo.com Path of the Open Heart is one of my new friends on google+. She recently posted a column on G+ that is linked under […]
By simply being yourself, you can help the people in your life see a living example of consciousness. DailyOm Expanding Their Vision The DailyOm is an email newsletter I receive with an inspirational message. Expanding Their Vision which is linked […]
If we expose the claims of the gospels to the heat of historical analysis, we can purge the scriptures of their literary and theological flourishes and forge a far more accurate picture of the Jesus of history. Zealot Prologue Reza Aslan Image […]
Wisdom and Life Update: I want to update my readers on a pending change at Wisdom and Life: I will now be writing columns only twice a week: Mondays and Fridays. Several years ago a friend of mine who knows the path […]
After writing Wednesday’s column Neale Donald Walsch, I stopped to consider the movie which I usually do after watching a film. Returning to the topics and scenes, I consider whether the movie continues to resonate with me. Typically, if I come out of […]
Image from: Wikipedia Used to be if someone asked about me and what made me tick, I’d tell them to go watch The Grand Canyon. While it’s true that movie made a deep impact on my early life before I knew what […]
This column today is an email I received from regular blog reader and commenter Marge. The column is a perfect example of my worldview on death and dying; and it cries out to be shared with a wider audience. There was a […]
Alright. This column is a little off topic. But I think if you read on you’ll see the connections to this blog. Peace in our Time This spring 2013, I read a book about President Kennedy’s assassination called JFK and the Unspeakable. […]
We asked people what they would do if they could be paid to do what they wanted? Isn’t that retirement is supposed to be for? Everytime I see this ad, it causes my blood to boil over. To all the young […]
If a problem challenge is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying […]
Football Sunday started on September 8. I watch ESPN Sunday Countdown and now with Ray Lewis joining Countdown it is obvious his past will be discussed. In one segment discussing character, primarily as a result of the Aaron Hernandez activity. If you […]
Jacob Perillo over on Google+ recently posted content on balance Balance is extremely important. So important as a matter of fact that I’ve written about it here before in Seeking Balance. Why is balance so important in our lives? Let me give […]
Okay. I’m sure many of you who read my blog on a regular basis have been wanting to ask many times over: Do you REALLY believe everything you write about here? What with Monday’s column about energy fields, and everything you’ve written […]
A couple who married for seventy one years recently transitioned within hours of each other. Robert and Nora Viands were inseparable during their marriage. My friend Yvonne I. Wilson over on Google+ recently wrote a column at her blog called: Grieving Husband, 96, Writes Song […]
I’m sure you’ve all heard of people who can sense energy around people and places; those who can see auras, the ring of light around someone. My friend, Susan Deborah on Google+ recently wrote a column at her blog called: A beauty so touching […]
The Universe never asked you to struggle. It is simply answering your mood. Abraham Hicks * Image from: Nine Planets.org * Image from: Blog.Bar Law of Attraction says the Universe is simply a mirror. It is simply reflecting what it sees […]
If you do not see great riches in your imagination, you will never see them in your bank balance. Napoleon Hill Image from: Wikimedia Napoleon Hill came along well before Abraham-Hicks who like to call themselves the original source material for […]
Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person we become. Jim Rohn The above quote reminds me of my friend, Gibson Goff who writes a blog called A Daily Dose of Success. Like many […]
Image from: Vimeo Alright. So before I delve into the topic of Soul Groups, let me first ask a question: How do you believe one develops a personal worldview? My impression is that we take in what we see around us, […]
I’ve talked before about how my spirituality has deepened since discovering Law of Attraction. What I haven’t discussed is some of the ramifications of that deeper sense of faith. One of the consequences I’ve noticed, is a stronger tolerance, maybe tolerance is […]
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. […]
College freshmen are leaving their familial homesteads in droves this time of year, August. There are challenges on both sides. The students who are leaving, are heading into the unknown; for them it will be their first experience living on their own. […]
Have you heard about the man who begged God for years to allow him to win the lottery? Every day he got down on his knees and shouted to heaven, “Please let today be the day I win!” After a year of […]
It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has done for me. How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion endures from generation […]
I’ve recently been mentioning my G+ friends at Wisdom and Life frequently. I spend all of my social media time on that one platform and as a result I’ve curated many followers there. I’d like to consider the people I tag from […]
I know what you’re thinking after reading the title of this latest column: What does diet have to with Wisdom and Life? This column is not without precedence here as I’ve written about Health and Fitness here in the past. Diet […]
Sentient beings are numberless, I vow to free them. Delusions are inexhaustible, I vow to end them. The Dharma Gates are boundless, I vow to open them. The Enlightened Way is unsurpassable, I vow to embody it. The Four Vows Zen Buddhist […]
The truly wise person kneels at the feet of all creatures and is not afraid to endure the mockery of others. Mechtild of Magdeburg Christian Mystics Matthew Fox Page 67 Image from: Tumblr The above quote Mechtild of Magdeburg resonated with […]
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the […]
The thing you fear most needs the most love. One of the best places for affordable amazing food in Madison, Connecticut is Jia Mei Asian Kitchen. I eat there at least twice a week for lunch. I’ve eaten just about everything […]
What Was I Born To Do? What were you doing before you read this? How was that action helping another person? Heavy question. But if you truly understood that Kabbalah is about accepting the responsibility, of being a channel of the Light, […]
Here’s an obscure prayer to wrap your head around: Perhaps I shall return someday Under each stanza I will attempt to decipher the meaning from my interpretation. My interpretation will be in Bold. Perhaps I shall return someday Once more to stand […]
Think of the spiritual world as a computer and the physical world as a printout. The real decisions are made at the software level. Practically speaking, this means decisions are made in the spiritual world at the level of consciousness. The emotional […]
My circles on G+ have been exploding in the past week and I think it’s because I’ve been included in a few public circle shares. One from Christine DeGraff, that has been shared multiple times and one from another G+er, Johnny Wood, […]
I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and […]
A fellow G+er, Nicole Grimshaw in my circles inspired this column today. On Monday, she wrote an update to her blog New Project, in which she laid out her plans to finish writing her E-book discussing the relationship between Christ consciousness and […]
I’ve mentioned my obsession with Pompeii previously at Wisdom and Life. A few days ago on Sunday, July 14, a G+ friend, Tina Gray tagged me. She mentioned a song by Bastille called Pompeii and it got me thinking about the city […]
Welcome to my next Theme Monday: Prayer Monday. First Prayer: Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. God bless […]
Okay: If dreams are a way to reach are higher plane If dreams are a way to visit with with those who have transitioned Have you ever considered whether dreams could be a conduit to your past life? Have you ever […]
Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind. Bruce Lee Simply Spiritual Living Image from: Commons.Wikimedia Do NOT be the stiffest tree! Everyone experiences challenges in their lives, whether it […]
New Monday Theme: Prayer Monday Image from: commons.wikimedia I’ve often written here about prayer. And after my last Theme Monday ended, I looked for a new theme to start. I decided on a prayer theme. Starting next week I will be discussing […]
What brings you joy? I gave this assignment to a friend the other day who slipped out of her present. I guess the first thing we need to do is define joy: Merriam-Webster defines joy as: 1. the emotion evoked by well-being, […]
Richard Matheson, the SF writer transitioned last week. Image from: Cinefestival Blogosfere Who is Richard Matheson? you may ask, if you’re not familiar with the SF genre. I bet if I mention a few of his stories for both the screen and […]
As you have already seen, receiving what you ask for is as easy as asking: A parking space. Friendships Traffic lights responding to your request. Image from: Wikipedia All of these things I have received when “putting it out there.” I’m sure […]
In relation to Wednesday’s column, Knowing What to Write, I want to share another column on writing today. In the same conversation with my friend, Jason I referred to in the linked column, we discussed our shift in writing, Jason now writing […]
As a writer, of fiction first since I could pick up a writing instrument first then learning to type, the question that comes most frequently and that can challenge many of us is: Where do you get your ideas? When I wrote […]
Saint Rose of Lima. The last in my Saints Monday Theme Image from: har22201.blogspot.com Isabel as was Rose’s given name was born in 1856. Rose, as she is known because everyone who looked upon her saw only beauty wanted from an early […]
Because others cannot vibrate in your experience, they cannot affect the outcome of your experience. They can hold their opinions, but unless their opinion affects your opinion, their opinion matters not at all. A million people could be pushing against you, and […]
On Sunday night after I arrived home from a Father’s Day trip to New Britain, Connecticut for a Rock Cats Minor League Baseball game, I went online and pulled up Google+. I read with despair of the transitioning of one J.C. Kendall. […]
Saint Gereon Image from: Wikipedia I suffer from Migraine headaches and all I can say is I thank God that they don’t strike as often as they did when I was younger. Tuesday, June 11, I was struck harder than any time […]
Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature. Thich Nhat Hanh Those familiar with Wisdom and Life will zero in on Thich Nhat Hanh; for I have written about him here in the past. […]
The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still, when silence speaks loudest. Spiritual Truths Image from: Venerable Mettananda Meditation. Sleeping. Dreaming. The time JUST before fully waking. These are all […]
Image from: Catholic.org Welcome to another edition of Saints Monday. Saint Brigid of Ireland is special to me as my friends in the column The Professor and her Husband are integral to Saint Brigid. Before they both transitioned, the professor’s husband became EXTREMELY […]
When you believe a challenge arises in your life and you don’t see a way out, When you are in what you think is a storm of epic grandeur, When something occurs in your life that throws you completely off your equilibrium, Do you understand […]
On Friday, May 31, 2013 I wrote on Google+: I keep hearing: “Find us on Facebook.” And I wonder how much longer it will be before we begin hearing: “Find us on G+. I sometimes give a tease for an upcoming column […]
Welcome to another edition of Saints Monday. Today, let’s discuss Saint Paul. Why Saint Paul? I think my fellow bloggers and writers will relate as he is the Patron Saint of Writers. He is the Patron Saint of Writers because he contributed […]
On Friday, May 24, 2013 my friend from Google+, Jerry Ho posted this image: How many times have you looked up at clock, pulled out your phone or for those of you who still wear watches glanced at your wrist to see […]
According to Vedanta, there are only two symptoms of enlightenment, just two indications that a transformation is taking place within you toward a higher consciousness. The first symptom is that you stop worrying. Things don’t bother you anymore. You become light-hearted and […]
Honoring Memorial Day today with the Patron Saint of Soldiers. Seems to be an entire list of Saints that are considered here. I’ll let my readers look through the list and study up on the Saints considered here. If you have […]
One of the tenets of Law of Attraction says: To ask for something of the Universe/God/The Divine –Write it down and be as specific as possible. Give a time limit and make your request something you don’t think you could get any […]
Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another. Thomas Merton Along with Saint Thomas Aquinas, another spiritual person I connect deeply with is Thomas Merton. My […]
Saints Monday again. Today, let’s discuss Saint Peter. Saint Peter like his brother, Andrew made his living as a fisherman. In the Bible it is said that Peter one day caught so many fish that he fell down at the Lord’s feet […]
You’ve trained yourself to face reality. You’ve trained yourself to tell the truth. You’ve trained yourself to tell it like it is. So in the beginning, these fantasies feel a little inappropriate, because it’s like you’re fooling yourself. Sometimes people will say, […]
Had dinner with an old friend recently. One of the things I’ve always maintained about this friend is that we can go months without seeing each other and fall back into an easy camaraderie, almost as if we never parted. There aren’t […]
Alright! Alright! So I’m cheating with this “Saints” Monday theme. My first Saints column a few weeks ago about Saint Anthony produced some thoughts about the word “saint” which lead to Anne Tyler’s Saint Maybe. I believe this was my introduction to Ms […]
Saw this video the other day on G+: [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xmpYnxlEh0c] A short snippet of a commencement speech by David Foster Wallace, I saw it originally in my stream shared my Martin Holmes. The video speaks for itself so I will only add that […]
Parents often think that they are here to guide the little ones. When – in reality – the little ones come forth with clarity to guide you. Abraham-Hicks As I’ve said here on too many occasions to count, children are […]
Welcome to another “Saints Monday.” Today we will discuss Saint Thomas Aquinas: Image from: Uncyclopedia I clearly understand that I throw around quotes here at Wisdom and Life often and I return to some of those quotes often. The reason […]
There is story of a righteous man who is asked to curse another man. He is told that the person in question is evil and wants to hurt everyone. The righteous man replies, “instead of cursing him, wouldn’t it be easier to […]
So who is Heidi Watney and what does she have to do with Wisdom and Life? I’ve been discussing the likelihood of coincidences recently. Do you believe coincidences occur? OR is there a divine reason for them? Sometimes something will happen in […]
Thanks to Scranton Library’s Children’s Librarian, Jane for recommending Saint Martin for my “Saint’s Monday” column today. St. Martin de Porres was born at Lima, Peru, in 1579. His father was a Spanish gentleman and his mother a coloured freed-woman from Panama. […]
Well, I finished, +Suzanne Palmieri‘s book The Witch of Little Italy last night and OMG! What a book. One of the BIGGEST reasons it resonated so deeply with me is all the connections I felt to it. –The fact that the Protagonist’s […]
My friend, Gib Goff on Google Plus wrote a column called You’ll Get Time Out’s Even When You’re Successful. In the column he discusses the fact that even when you’ve reached a pinnacle, you need time to stop, to rest, to take […]
Welcome to another “Saint’s Monday” Column. Today Let’s hear about Saint Francis of Assisi. One of the stories about Saint Francis that truly resonates with me is about my totem animal, the wolf: It was said that at one point in his […]
Source never wields vengeance or offers punishment, for Source understands you are valuable; you are worthy; you are blessed. Source understands that you never get it done and you cannot get it wrong, and that even when you stand in a place […]
Google+ has been a true winner for me as you can see from my Social category. Several bloggers in one of my circles mentioned several features we bloggers should take into consideration: –Is your blog mobile ready: More readers are viewing our […]
Alright: So I’m cheating by republishing this column for “Saints” Monday: Saint Christopher is called upon today. Image from: Terminarters Saint Christopher who I like to say I was named after is said to have carried the Baby Jesus across a river. […]
Here’s a perfect example of Law of Attraction in action. Image from: Neeraj Kulkarni’s Realm Anthony Salutari, who was just hired in Madison, Connecticut as Daniel Hand High School principal said: This is very interesting. I was not looking for a […]
Jesse Wojdylo over on G+ wrote a column on his blog called: Proof that Google+ is not mainstream yet. I have several Social Media clients that I meet with once or twice a week to help them market their wares online. One […]
New Theme Mondays: Saints Welcome to “Saints” Monday. Today’s Saint is Saint Anthony: I’m sure you’ve heard that Saint Anthony is the Patron Saint of lost things and missing persons. Have you ever put him to the test? I have several times. […]
Typically at least once a week before heading into work I have breakfast at a coffee shop next door to the Madison Library. There is an assortment of characters in this establishment and I go there for the enjoyment of interacting with […]
We’re going to give you a very powerful statement: Everything that you will some day live, in terms of life experience — and by some day, we mean as soon as right now, tomorrow, the next day, or someday — anything that […]
I am just as certain as you see me here that I have existed a thousand times before and I hope to return a thousand times more. Goethe Seems apropos that I’m writing about transitioning so soon after Last Friday’s […]
Tomb/Womb Transition/Birth All powerful words. Being that this is Good Friday, my track record has been to honor the holiday/holyday by not writing a traditional column. Just wishing all of my readers a peaceful day. As I thought about what Good Friday […]
Our enemies provide us with a precious opportunity to practice patience and love. We should have gratitude toward them. Tenzin Gyatso The 14th Dalai Lama Love our enemies? Did Chris just say that? Seriously? Yes I did. The 14th Dalai Lama said […]
If I live the live I’m given I won’t be scared to die The Avett Brothers The Once And Future Carpenter I think I’m pretty approachable. I’m pretty easy to talk to. Now I bet you’re wondering, where is Chris going […]
When do you find yourself in trouble? When do you start worrying? When are you most concerned? When do you panic? I bet I can answer all four of those questions with six words: When you are in the future. It’s only […]
Law of Attraction and Meditation: These two topics would seem to fit together as perfect puzzle pieces, wouldn’t you think? I never thought of them in the same sentence before, however I can see how they would fit together. Law of Attraction […]
Here’s a question for my G+ers and those of you not yet on Google+: Why are you here? And Why are you NOT here? Let’s tackle the first question first? Why are you here? For content providers (Writers, Photographers, Bloggers etc) G+ […]
A couple weeks ago I posted something on Google+, about dichotomous interests and I realized as I was writing my thoughts out that each interest took over while one hibernated. My maternal grandfather introduced me to my photography obsession when I turned […]
For those who have recently begun following Wisdom and Life and for those who may just want a better understanding of where I am now, where I came from and how I arrived in this place, here is a bit of a […]
As I wrote in my column The Grand Canyon: A chance meeting between two people can have implications for those people for the rest of their lives. You never know when someone will enter your life and change everything. It could be […]
God cures the patients, but the doctor takes the fee. Hawkeye Pierce M*A*S*H* Showtime One of all my time favorite shows is M*A*S*H*. I watch it as often as I can and two nights ago JUST as I turned the show […]
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh I discovered Thich Nhat Hanh a couple years ago while visiting someone I know. Several of his books lined […]
One of the things I’ve stopped doing since enjoying this new paradigm I’m in is not to engage someone in a verbal confrontation. Typically if someone launches into me it has to do with my belief system. It happened on a local […]
Another off topic post today. However, I think this will become a recurring theme here on Wisdom and Life as I’ve found a new Social Home. Google+ has definitely fulfilled my expectations, especially since I finally understand how to use the platform. I fooled […]
Do you remember something you did when you were younger? Something that gave you so much pleasure? Something you’d thought you’d always be doing? For inexplicable reason however, you gave up and have never gone back to it? For me the obsession […]
As a follow up to Being Equitable, here’s another example: As everyone is aware New England was hit with a massive blizzard on the weekend of February 8. I’m certainly grateful for the fact that I live in a condo after the […]
Someone I know recently transitioned and I recently discovered that before he passed he left something to every client in his business. There were several people he associated with directly on a weekly basis and he could very well have left something […]
Something VERY different today. Almost entirely off topic. You’ve seen me mention Google+ (G+) often in the past few months. For those of you unfamiliar with this platform, let me give you a primer based on my experience. You can find many […]
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatma Gandhi Saw this in a series of quotes on G+ posted by my new G+ friend, Elizee T. She has some amazing quotes. I think if you’re on Google+ […]
There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading in the same direction, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only one wasting time is the one who runs around and around the mountain telling everyone else their path […]
Proof of Heaven Eben Alexander I mentioned this book in a few online social circles I belong to in the past few days but I wanted to give a more detailed description of the book and why it so deeply resonated with […]
Okay. Here’s another repeat offender: Since we are coming up on another end of school year for our students I wanted to discuss what our high school seniors will do after they have left their primary education behind. Parents are so concerned […]
Did you know that the #1 thing that stops people from accomplishing their goals is their lack of accountability? Brian Tracy Before reading the above statement, it never really occurred to me that we accomplish our goals by being accountable to someone […]
Birthmarks as mortal wounds from a past life? The first time I came across this theory was while reading Old Souls by Tom Shroder. In the book there is evidence presented of young children (three to seven year olds if memory serves) […]
I’m working on a new project that has to do with this blog. I have several people involved and a few of them, after reading through my thoughts here have asked how I came about my worldview, why I believe what I […]
In the light of reincarnation life changes its aspect, for it becomes the school of the eternal Man within us, who seeks therein his development, the Man that was and is and shall be, for whom the hour will never strike. Annie […]
Alright. Please excuse the visual. While determining what to write for next weeks blog, I visited several blogs that I frequent as a way to find motivation/inspiration. Some may call this procrastination. I don’t see it that way. About seventy percent of […]
An old pair of slippers: As in as comfortable as. Are you fortunate to have someone who you trust implicitly? And they in turn trust you? Are you fortunate to have someone who can stay quiet and be comfortable enough not to […]
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. Connecticut Senator Matt Lanier Wednesday, January 16 Approximately 7:45 AM on Chaz and AJ WPLR FM in New Haven, Connecticut has been a staple radio station for most of my life. […]
Before I start off today, I have to acknowledge something. With this post today I have reached the magic number of 500. 500 times I’ve published something here at Wisdom and Life; an amazing feat in and of itself and one I […]
My friend, Stuart Nager writes a blog called The Opening of Doors. On January 10, he wrote something called Signs From Beyond, where he discussed a subject I’m very much intrigued by and have written about myself: –Messages from the Divine. –Messages […]
I was considering recently how the words we choose has a direct effect on our attitude. I understand that I’ve written extensively on this theme at my blog, most recently at: Removing Words and Eliminating Negative Words, however as I was walking downtown one […]
Was watching a recap of The Baltimore Ravens Game on Sunday, January 6 and there was Ray Lewis surrounded my cameras all around. The shirt he wore proclaimed Psalm 91 Now I watch a lot of football. It seems to me that […]
Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions. Albert Einstein Goodbye to Health and Fitness Monday. Another Theme Monday will be here shortly. Any suggestions? Let me know. I’ve discussed Einstein here in the past and what I find particularly intriguing […]
Whatever happens in your life is for the highest good. I’m sure we’ve all heard that before but how many of us truly believe it? When we are in the midst of a storm, a challenge, an event we see no way […]
A life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire. Thomas Merton All or nothing? […]
May everyone celebrating the Christmas season have a safe and joyous holiday. I will not be writing this week as the holidays should be spent with family and friends. Photo Courtesy: CJP Photos Look for my blog to return on Wednesday, January […]
The next step in man’s evolution will be the survival of the wisest. Deepak Chopra Well. Here we are at December 21, 2012. As I look at that date there is one significant point I’d like to make. For those who have […]
As I’ve written here many times, I feel as if I’m directed what to write. Today’s column is no different. I discovered some distressing news on Monday while at Starbucks in Madison, Connecticut. Writing has always helped me dispel any unwanted energy; […]
Welcome to the second Health and Fitness Monday. Today I will be discussing the [easyazon_link identifier=”B000WJIC3G” locale=”US” tag=”80010c-20″]Neti Pot[/easyazon_link]. Image from: Wikipedia The link above is the neti pot that I own. Purchase directly from the Amazon link here and I will […]
Often we take personally the slings and arrows of our ‘abusers’. But frequently we are merely the interchangeable pawns of their own neurotic dramas. Anyone else in your position would have received the same treatment. There is nothing especially noxious or negatively […]
I originally wrote another column for today but last week I was on Google+ and saw this image: I found the slogan so spot on, so humorous, so true that I simply HAD to write about it today. In conjunction with Wednesday’s […]
I hope everyone is taking something away from my new Health and Fitness Monday. Today I want to discuss the health benefits of yoga. Both spiritual as well as physical. I began yoga to benefit me physically as I have chronic low […]
Meditation is the only intentional, systematic human activity which at bottom is about not trying to improve yourself or get anywhere else, but simply to realize where you already are. Jon Kabat-Zinn Breath in. Breath out. Jon Kabat-Zinn is a master […]
If you focus on success, you’ll have stress. But if you pursue excellence, success will be guaranteed. Deepak Chopra A favorite, recurring theme on Wisdom and Life. A correlation to this and something I’m fond of saying is: Don’t chase the money. […]
Welcome to Health and Fitness Monday, my new Theme Monday A few years ago, I experienced such severe neck pain and lower back pain that I wound up going to Physical therapy. The lower back pain was so horrendous that I found […]
“You can change or you can be changed. Initiating the change yourself is a lot less painful. The choice is yours. Today, think about those areas in life you have accepted won’t change. We all have them. These are the situations we […]
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Buddhist Quote I wrote a recent post about The […]
Could I think too little about my desire, for it to manifest?” Actually, no, because as the contrast launches the desire, and then you do not offer any opposing thought, then you’re letting it in, and it will manifest. Many of our […]
Seeing as it is the day after Thanksgiving, there won’t be a typical Wisdom and Life post today. Instead I’m just going to wish everyone a safe start to the Holiday shopping season. How can you stay safe? You can shop local […]
As my friend Martha understands, because she feels the same way, I’m directed what to write. The Divine is where my source comes from. Last Friday while checking out my local news on Patch, I saw a friend of mine had transitioned. […]
The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern […]
To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life, foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent. Buddhist Quote Buddhism is a belief system I feel very comfortable with. Whether it is […]
A soul mate is an ongoing connection with another individual that the soul picks up again in various times and places over lifetimes. We are attracted to another person at a soul level not because that person is our unique complement, but […]
People say. “If I’m always setting goals and reaching for the future, then am I not squandering my now?” And we say if in your now you’re using a future event to make you feel good, you are still feeling good in […]
Today, think about the people you have the most trouble reaching. Be brutally honest and ask yourself, “Why? Why am I not reaching this person?” Ask yourself what transformation you must undergo to bring yourself to his or her level. If you […]
Live in a vision not in a circumstance. Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano I’m a huge NFL Football fan. Unlike Baseball where I only watch one team play, in football I can watch just about any game on television. I’m a […]
Stepping out of the box today. No Law of Attraction Monday. Wisdom and Life today will take a look at Hurricane Sandy and it’s damage to my hometown. Work at the Scranton Library in Madison, Connecticut was out for four days. I […]
Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting. William Wordsworth From Ode. Intimations of Immortality My friend, Debra Elramy at Pure and Simple left a comment at a recent post called Law of Attraction is Universal on my Wisdom and Life […]
Been busy commenting on several blogs these past couple of weeks. One in particular has been getting some attention: Yvonne Wilson’s Empowerment Moments comes to mind. One of the themes I’ve been focusing on in the comments I’ve left is persevering in […]
What does Law of Attraction say again? Thoughts create reality. Thoughts are words unexpressed, correct? If you want a more positive reality than you’re living now it stands to reason if you remove negative words and replace them with different words, words […]
Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we […]
I am thinking more and more that God will not judge us either for the good or the evil that we have done, but simply whether we have been capable of accepting God’s love and transmitting it to other people…Yes, I must […]
A little bit different column today. I’m going to give some resources for you to look at for educational purposes today. The VERY first place I’d suggest you start with is where Law of Attraction all started in it’s new realm: Abraham […]
As with Geese, Birds and Funerals, I went to a service on Sunday and another odd event occurred. While the entire day had been cloudy with intermittent sprinkling, with the service just under way, the sun pushed its way through the clouds. […]
And because we are, somehow, better than they, we get to go to heaven and they don’t. Christians will tell you outright that they believe that. Neale Donald Walsch This is SIMPLY what NDS says. I’m not agreeing or disagreeing with the […]
Law of Attraction is Universal, and every person is affected by it. And it is always true that what I think and what I feel and what I get are always a match, and there is not a person on the planet […]
“Time,” the Captain said, “is not what you think.” He sat down next to Eddie. “Dying? Not the end of everything. We think it is. But what happens on earth is only the beginning. The Five People You Meet In Heaven Death […]
Half of the American population now claims to have had “a mystical experience,” a statistic that suggests we are in the process of returning to the idea of faith as an encounter with God. Christianity After Religion Page 147 A short […]
Welcome to the second Law of Attraction Theme Monday: As I wrote last Monday with Law of Attraction and Faith, in order to get what you want you simply have to: –Ask for what you want. –Believe you already have it. –Give […]
Image From: Universal Link Up OK, I’m sure I’m about to lose some of you with this but as I’ve ALWAYS said and as I’ve maintained at this blog from its inception, I no longer worry if someone thinks I’ve gone off […]
Hear what is said, but base your beliefs on actions. Spoken words are written on the wind. Written ones can be misquoted. Actions eventually reveal the truth… START: (Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:20 AM Funny: As often happens, I forget what I’ve […]