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How I Would Change the World, If I Could

Posted on September 29, 2021 by hernibs

Our world is the most beautiful place I could imagineand yet we who live here take it for grantedand abuse what has been givenus so generously. If I had the power to change anything,I would open the eyes of every … Continue reading →

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The Power of Solitude

Posted on August 21, 2021 by hernibs

There is power in solitude,not just physically and in terms of aloneness and silence,but the solitude of being one’s own person,of not stepping outside our boundaries in an attempt to be liked,understood, and accredited for what we do..Rather by drawing … Continue reading →

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The Divided States of America

Posted on November 4, 2020 by hernibs

Red against blue, black against white, truth against lies, left, middle or right. Everyone’s rooting for their favourite fight, Will those warring factions ever unite? Money and power play their winning hand, but a nation divided will not stand. ©2020 … Continue reading →

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Love’s Transforming Power

Posted on June 18, 2019 by hernibs

If there is a secret to love’s transforming power, surely it must lie in its uncanny ability to call forth who we truly are. ~Richard Rohr

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This Time

Posted on April 2, 2019 by hernibs

There always has to be one, one voice amongst all the kind, loving, affirming ones that echoes louder and seems to have more power to leave me guessing my worth and my motives again. But not this time. This time … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on November 2, 2018 by hernibs

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. ~Sri Chinmoy

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Character

Posted on August 16, 2017 by hernibs

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. ~ Abraham Lincoln

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Humanness

Posted on July 30, 2017 by hernibs

Help those who stumble, feed those who hunger, encourage those who are discouraged, heal those who hurt, walk on the water if you have to but never doubt the power of God and never allow for evil, only allow for … Continue reading →

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We Hold The Strings

Posted on August 8, 2016 by hernibs

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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What Do You Want

Posted on March 16, 2016 by hernibs

Knowing what you want gives you power. ~unknown

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November Wind

Posted on November 19, 2015 by hernibs

Trees sway, leaves fall, branches become menacing. It is not the power of the wind I fear but the result of that power, not knowing what will happen but knowing what could. Potential disaster all around, I sit transfixed at … Continue reading →

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Storm Warning

Posted on November 17, 2015 by hernibs

Fill kettles with water, find matches and candles in case the power goes out. When we have no power we improvise. Life is just like that. ©2015 Sharron R. McMillan

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Eagles

Posted on February 23, 2015 by hernibs

Eagles speak to me of spirit of my father of strength and power of being above the mundane things of this earth seeing with eyes of spirit. My spirit always reacts when I hear eagles. ©2015 Sharron R. McMillan

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Peace

Posted on June 24, 2014 by hernibs

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. ~ Sri Chinmoy Ghose

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