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Tag Archives: kindness
Always Carry Mahs
Every so often I attend church. After the Divine Liturgy Mahs, a portion of unleavened bread (size of a saltine cracker but thin as a wafer) that has been blessed at the altar is distributed among the exiting parishioners. It … Continue reading
Human Connections
Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. It has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change and build trust especially during this year when we have all had to rely heavily … Continue reading
The Candle
A light in time of darkness, a flicker of hope when we need it most. Something so simple, yet so powerful. A glimmering teardrop shaped flame that casts rousing shadows on the walls. Soft, luminous, mystical, almost magical. A single … Continue reading
Posted in justice, kindness, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged healing, hope, justice, kindness
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Civility
These are tumultuous times. There is conflict, division and dislike turning to hate everywhere I turn. It is difficult to explain exactly what is occurring or why it is happening, but my observations and experiences from the past few months … Continue reading
Posted in civility, communication, kindness
Tagged democracy, humanity, kindness, moral virtues, politeness, responsibility, ridicule, rudeness
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Celebrate Baba
My father, Baba, who is now passed away for 15 years, is the golden rod by which I measure the greatness of a man, and the example by which I have chosen my husband and the legacy I pass on … Continue reading
Posted in father, kindness, legacy, life, Uncategorized
Tagged Armenian, father, gratitude, hardworking, kindness, life
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“Game of Life”
One of the oldest American board games is the “Game of Life.” Players spin a wheel on the board and travel along charted roads in small plastic automobiles according to the number on which the spin stops. Each car has … Continue reading
Rejoice, Rejoice
This Christmas, I pray, For humanity to simply hold the hand of God And with humility on bended knee Feel the wonderment in the force of His sovereignty He is parent, you are child. The creases in His palm speak … Continue reading
In the Flow of Life
There was a time when I did not give money to peddlers and beggars and people on the street. It’s not that I was not generous. I was and I am. It’s just that I didn’t trust that the money … Continue reading
Posted in gifts, gratitude, humanity, kindness, life, receiving
Tagged compassion, gratitude, humanity, kindness, life, mother child
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Tuesday Nights With Nane
There are women in my life who are critically important to me in my circle of family, relatives, friends and co-workers. They range in age from teens to mid nineties. They are daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, oldest friend, newest friend, … Continue reading
Posted in family, gifts, kindness, women
Tagged family, kindness, mother, unconditional love
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Empty Chairs
The streets are hung with lights, the stores are decorated with red and green, tinsel and sparkle are everywhere, and Christmas dominates the airwaves with songs about the spirit of the season and the glories of gifts. We fast-forward our … Continue reading