You are one of a kind. Even if there is someone who looks like you, they don't have your particular thoughts or ideas or dreams or goals. You are unique, and that is just how God meant it to be. It would be pretty boring if we were all the same. You have your own gifts, skills, and talents. You are extraordinary. You see things in your own unique way. This makes your ideas, dreams and goals unique, also. You march to the beat of your own drummer. And sometimes you may feel li

"We are spiritual beings having a human experience." (Teilhard de Chardin) Many of us have forgotten we are spiritual beings. That's actually easy to do. The world, and all of its activities and all of our responsibilities, pulls us off course on a daily basis. But we need to remember that we are spiritual beings. Each and everyone of us is created in God's image. At least that's what "The Good Book" says. It's also easy to think and believe that people who look different fro

Desmond Tutu : " If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." Elie Wiesel : " Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim." Howard Zinn : "You can't be neutral on a moving train." MLK Jr. or Dante Alighieri: "The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict..." Pastor Martin Niemoller: a Holocaust poem "First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was

If you stop and think about it, each one of us has all kinds of life dreams. Some of our dreams are very small, and some are very big. And each one is important. What are your dreams? Our age, our gender, our family, where we live, money, health, life experiences, and other forces, such as war and peace, can influence our dreams. What are your dreams? The small ones and the big ones? Think about it: Your dreams are different than a child living in a war zone, or a parent tryi

About 40 years ago a friend gave me a can with these words on the label: When You Can't.... God Can.* The can has a little slit on the top, like a piggy bank. You're able to put little slips of paper with your prayer requests, challenges, hopes, dreams, doubts, worries, or whatever you choose to write through that opening in the can. In essence, you are giving "it" to God. I've used that can many times over the years. But for too many years, the God Can was sitting on a shelf

We're at the start of a new year, which equals new beginnings for so many of us. So, the answer to, "What brings meaning to your life?" changes as each person's life changes. And we are at a point of change. For example: When a child is 8 years old, what brings meaning might be building forts out of sheets, coloring, watching bugs, playing with friends, cuddling with Mom, baking cookies with Grandma, or riding her bike. But if you are the parent of that 8 year old, what bring

I say good-bye to 2025. And, I look forward with hope to 2026. I am aware of all the pain, hurt, suffering, and hate in our world. But I choose Love. I choose respect of and dignity for all human beings. I choose respect and caring for all of God's creation. I pray for peace on earth. I pray for peace within each person's mind and heart. I pray, Let this peace begin with me. And may I share this peace with others that it may spread throughout the world. And may God Bless us,

Did 2025 go by fast, or is it just me? Are you ready to ring-in the New Year? Are you ready and willing to make 2026 your best year ever? What are your plans, goals, dreams, and on you bucket list for 2026? Say to yourself, "I am ready to gain clarity on my dreams. I am ready to recognize my courage! I am courageous! I now release all that is holding me back: self-doubt, limiting beliefs, past history, current circumstances. I am ready to pursue my dreams! I stretch outside m

What do you notice This Time of Year? I notice the cold crispness in the air. The smells in the morning. The fog hanging overhead. The busy-ness of the season. The decorations. The hot chocolate. Mulled cider. The muffins. Soups. I love this time of year! What do you hear This Time of Year? I hear Holiday music. Laughter. Sighs while waiting in line. Children's excitement. Voices of family many miles away. What do you watch on TV This Time of Year? We watch all of our favori

so is Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day! Are you ready? Most people won't be celebrating all of those holidays--that depends on your family and friends, your culture, and your beliefs. But each one of those days is special for those who celebrate it. May you enjoy time with your family, friends, and future friends. Or if you are on your own, for whatever reason, may this season enfold you in love. May we all reach out in kindness to other

Happy Thanksgiving

Two babies, two precious human beings, have arrived in our family. They are darling. So cute. And so precious. We are all so thankful they have joined us. They represent the hope of humanity for a future filled with peace and joy. They have certainly brought a lot of joy to their parents, grandparents, and extended families. My prayer for them, and for all children, is: May your life be filled with love and many blessings. May you know you are held in God's love now and forev

The Holidays can stir up a mix of memories and emotions. That is especially true if you have had a family member or friend pass away during this or a previous Holiday Season. If you've found yourself struggling to feel joy, you're not alone. For me, my sister died of cancer at age 36, just a few days before Thanksgiving. She was a single mom, raising two young teenage sons. My dad passed away, after a long struggle with cancer, one week before Christmas. So, though they are a

Her is my prayer for you. May you have inner peace. May you have peace within your family. My you have peace within your neighborhood. May you have peace within your community. May you have peace within your state. May you have peace within your nation. May you have peace within our beautiful world. May you walk in peace. And may Spirit fill your heart with peace. Amen. To Your Courageous Self! Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

Are you ready for the Holidays? (Are they joyful or stressful or sad or ???) Are you ready to acknowledge and honor your gifts, skills, and talents? (We may wonder just what that means.) Are you ready to be kind and to respect all people? (You know "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." or "Love they neighbor as thyself.") Are you ready to serve? (We must ask ourselves who or what we are serving.) Are you ready to honor your own beliefs while still respecting ot

What does that mean, "Are you doing what's right?" Does it mean to reflect on your own thoughts and actions and ask yourself, "Am I a good person?" or Is there a right way to do everything? or Does it mean you should be doing something a certain way? or Does the question, Are you doing what's right mean you might not be doing what's right? or Does it mean we are all supposed to think, talk, believe, and act a certain way? I don't know about you, but that's a lot of pressure

It's pretty easy to let roll off our tongues the things we don't like, what irritates us, what scares us, everything that we think is wrong in our own lives, work, or in the world. But what about what you're grateful for? Pause....... Hmmmm... We often list the same things or people each and every time we are asked what we are grateful for. (please ignore the dangling preposition) Now challenge yourself to state only one thing or person that you haven't previously listed. Eac

Well, are you creating a life you love? Here's what I've learned from my own life, clients sharing about their lives, and in...

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