Posts by Michele Chynoweth
Feeling Unqualified?
I was sitting in church yesterday when it suddenly hit me…Lent starts this Wednesday March 6 (Ash Wednesday) and I have been invited to be one of two workshop presenters at our parish (Immaculate Conception of Elkton, Maryland) for the Lenten season…which means I will be speaking before my peers, my church family and friends…
Read MoreLove starts at home…
With Valentine’s Day nearing, it seems only fitting to talk about “love.†St. Valentine was a Christian saint and martyr who died as many martyrs do because he refused to renounce Jesus. As legend has it, Valentine also cured a blind girl and sent her a message before his execution signed “your Valentine.†Another legend…
Read MoreI Still Have a Dream…
I have been working lately on putting together a “vision board.” It seems to be all the rage (even though many motivational coaches and speakers have really been talking about how a person’s future success is, in part, determined by his or her goals, mission and vision for many years, namely a few that I’ve…
Read MoreFaith Not Fear
Have you ever been snow skiing before and stood at the top of the mountain looking down…and realized it’s going to take every ounce of faith you can muster to get to the bottom? It’s been awhile but the snow we had here on the East Coast the past two days (which was beautiful I…
Read MoreWhen you wish upon a star…
Last night my son got out the new telescope he gave his four-year-old daughter (my granddaughter) and we all took turns looking at the stars in what was a very clear night sky. It was lovely and now as I look back, I see how fitting it was since yesterday was the feast day of…
Read MoreNew Year, New Adventures!
I love New Year’s Eve because it is always a time to reflect back on the past year…to take stock and be grateful for the good (small victories, improved relationships, new people, places and things) and learn from the bad (our shortcomings, mistakes and failures). And more importantly, it is a time to look ahead…
Read MoreBeing vulnerable…
Have you ever felt vulnerable and had someone take advantage of you or hurt you? It’s hard to trust again or sometimes to even love again after that. But get up we must and learn to forgive, let go, and somehow, to be vulnerable all over again…because the opposite is being bitter, closed off, hardened…and…
Read MoreMake Room…
Everything seems to be heightened this time of year as we prepare for the Christmas holiday – joy and cheer as we experience the Christmas spirit – but also anxiety as we get ready by shopping, wrapping, decorating and spending time with friends and family. For me (and I’m sure for others) my emotions this…
Read MoreRemaining Grateful
Today is Monday…and from where I’m sitting (in Delaware), it’s cold and rainy. The Thanksgiving holiday is over…and I find myself losing my attitude of gratitude, especially when the hectic holidays now loom with all of the “to-do’s” left to be done. So how do we maintain a grateful spirit when we’re feeling down, perhaps…
Read MoreChoose Truth, Respect and Love
I hope all Americans exercise their right to vote tomorrow (November 6) in the general elections. It truly is a chance for your voice to be heard, your opinion to count. As this is a spiritual blog I will stay out of the political fray except to say that I believe truth always has a…
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