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This time of year is not wonderful for all people and I think it is so important to keep our eyes open to those who may be suffering in silence, or in overt actions that scream for the soothing balm of kindness and understanding. It seems that it is at this time of year we become a little more expectant and maybe even more open-minded to those things that may be interpreted as mystical when it comes to scary situations in our lives. For me, I have all my Christmas stories close at hand to immerse myself in the miraculous. I am sharing a true, mystical story with you in today’s blog that I hope you will enjoy to renew your spirit. It is my most sincere hope that today’s stories will infuse you with the hope of the season and a reignited belief in the sparkling possibilities of Coincidence, Synchronicity and Serendipity. May you find Comfort & Joy in whatever the holiday celebration – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three King’s Day – speaks to your Soul. Reaching out …
The Gift of Angels?
Some Guests Leave No Name, Just a Memory This story involves a dedicated teacher, a visitor, and a movie. She stands 5 feet, 4 inches tall, but when it comes to inspiring students, filling a classroom with joy and confidence, motivating children, and helping fellow staff members to reach beyond their grasp, Paula Worsham is a tall tower of talent. While revealing to students their potential to reach for the stars, she has always had her feet planted firmly on the ground. Her relationship with her God has been too personal to ever be hampered by the dogma of any particular religion. Although tremendously spiritual, she doesn’t have a superstitious bone in her body. We met in a neighborhood restaurant to discuss the grades her students had earned during the time I had been her substitute. My presence in her classroom for a month had been necessitated by her need to have a doctor-advised operation. While we talked, I was amazed how someone who had just had serious surgery could seem so excitedly alive and yet so peacefully centered. I had loaned her a copy of my favorite movie of 1993, Heart and Souls, an uplifting story of four guardian angels. “So, did you love it?” I asked. “Oh yes,” she replied, “especially after meeting my new friend. “Your new friend?” I queried. “Well, I’ll try to tell you about it,” she said, as her eyes started to fill with tears …
Thinking of you …
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