Tag Archives: Peace

We Hold The Strings

Some would have us believe we are simply puppets manipulated, coerced, controlled by someone or something greater than we. I disagree. We are here, in an incredible universe that contains everything we need to grow, thrive and be happy. All … Continue reading

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Quietness

Rain and wind compete for power outside. The house is still. Cat purrs. Fire crackles. Nothing else. Outside turmoil. Inside peace. ~Sharron R. McMillan

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Practise The Presence of Peace

“Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each instant. Practice the presence of Peace. The more you do that, the more you will feel the presence of that power in your life.” ~Paramahansa Yogananda

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Seek Peace, Live In Peace

Life seems to have taken on a different shade now for everyone. Brave fronts try not to show fear and worry over so many things And yet a million birds still flit about the bubbling pond, scent of cedar, fir … Continue reading

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Peace Whispers

It was a whisper that floated past milling crowds of travellers, buyers, sellers and settled in the hearts of quiet shepherds, men of wisdom watching the stars and a young girl in a barn. Peace – rarely found anywhere else … Continue reading

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Peace

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Heart Sounds

It’s cold out but my fire is happily churning out heat. Hard to describe the sound of a happy fire – like the sound of my heart when I have my head under water, or the sound of the wind … Continue reading

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All I Need and More

How can I be lonely –there’s the woodscrowding aroundlistening to my sighs. Why should I feel empty-there are the birdsfilling the woodswith song. When will I be home –there’s another corneran un-trodden pathbeckoning my feet. Where could I be happier … Continue reading

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Peace Angel

I want to be a peace angel.to stop hatred, greed, war,stand between bullets and children if need be. This world needs more peace and more peace angels. When anger seeps in, stamp it over with peace.When prejudice erupts, be the … Continue reading

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No One Wins A War

In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers. ~ Joseph Chamberlain

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In The Woods

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Snow Duvet

I love the muffled quiet of snow all around me,like nestling under a down duvet. Icicles hang from the roof edge all the way around the house, beautiful.A gust of wind shakes diamond dust here and then over there. I’m … Continue reading

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Peace Whispers

It was a whisperthat floated pastmilling crowdsof travellers,buyers,sellersand settled in the heartsof quiet shepherds,men of wisdomwatching the stars and a young girlin a barn.Peace –rarely foundanywhere elsebut in the heartsof thosewho stop long enoughto accept it. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Christmas Is – Part 4

Mother/Father/Child – alone. Together.The guests who arrived had been invited by angels. Angels.And a star.Shepherds,Wise men. How simple it was, how thrilling.How lonely.Christmas. Family.An unexpected sense of loneliness – We too are waiting for the angels –Waiting for Peace. ©Sharron … Continue reading

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Peace

In the essentials – Unity In non essentials – Liberty In all things – Charity

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