Fr. Thomas tells us in his podcast, Read good books, a little at a time. Don’t gobble them up. Don’t read through it to say “I’ve read it.” Slowly read books. Sometimes, read the same book two or three times over again—trying to put into practice what it says. I cannot tell you how relieved… Continue reading Maxim Week 16
Tag: Books
Comparing
I am currently listening to the book "Garden in the East: The Spiritual Life of the Body" written by Angela Doll Carlson. She won the Silver Medal winner of the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY). It is wonderful and I was able to get it on Audible! She talks about how we tend to… Continue reading Comparing
Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives
A week and a half ago, week 13 for Maxims, we were instructed “Do not engage intrusive thoughts and feelings. Cut them off at the start.” Ever since I wrote that post I’ve been reading the book “Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica”. It really has given… Continue reading Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives
Treasure Hunt Anyone?
I have continued reading Dr. Albert Rossi’s book “Becoming a Healing Presence” that I mentioned in A Soft Smile and again in this week’s Maxim Monday. On Monday I talked about practicing stillness and shared what Dr. Rossi had to say about that. He continues to talk about learning stillness in the next chapter of… Continue reading Treasure Hunt Anyone?
Audio Heaven
For years and years I do not think I spent any significant amount of time reading for leisure. Every once in awhile I'd grab a book and not put it down until done. Like the time I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time when Kelsey had to read it for school. Yes, I'm… Continue reading Audio Heaven
Maxim #7
Addendum: After some research I've had to make some corrections to the 55 maxims list. #7 has become 2. See this post that explains. See printables below. Welcome to Maxim Monday! Today is Week # 7 in our journey through the Maxims: Eat good foods in moderation, and fast on fasting days. Here is what… Continue reading Maxim #7
Inspiration
From February 2016 to December 2017 I worked outside the home full-time and I had a job that allowed me to listen to books on tape. Books on tape are one of the sweetest gifts ever. Amazon Audible is sublime! As a mother of four I've had very little time for reading so discovering this… Continue reading Inspiration
Kindler of Joy! 