Category Archives: Inspirational Quotes

Solstice Greetings

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Eliza Waters

“The word solstice derives from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still) since to the ancients the sun did seem to stand still. With nature dormant all around us, this is a good time for us to also be still, quiet and … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Eliza Waters

“When you believe in beauty, you can find it everywhere.” ~ Dennis Ference

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Book Share

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Eliza Waters

There are many wonderful, unsung authors in the blogosphere and I’ve been blessed to discover a few that really capture my heart. I’ve been following Dennis Ference at Merging Traffic for a while now and his short aphorisms sum up … Continue reading →

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Accept, Let Go, Have Faith

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Eliza Waters

“Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti

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Flower Arranging 101

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Eliza Waters

“A joy that’s shared is a joy made double.”  ~ Chinese Proverb Today dawned clear and sunny, a beautiful day to share with good friends. Two of my neighbors came over this morning to pick flowers to make arrangements. The youngest you may recognize as my Violet Tea … Continue reading →

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April Snow

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Today it snowed six inches (15 cm), the most accumulation we’ve received during any storm so far in 2016 (our winter was relatively mild with very little snow). All the more amazing is that the temperature on Thursday and Friday reached 67 degrees F (19C) … Continue reading →

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WPC: Seasons

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Eliza Waters

“Your path, like all paths, has its seasons. Many bends can make it difficult to follow. Stop and rest when you are tired, or dance and sing when it pleases you. The tallest trees are totems belonging to the heavens. … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Eliza Waters

“Love is within us. It cannot be destroyed. It can be ignored… Denying love is our only problem and embracing it is the only answer… Love heals, forgives and makes whole.”   ~ Ernest Holmes “Remembering to love yourself today … Continue reading →

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3-Day Quote Challenge – Day 3

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Eliza Waters

“If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author, and every day you have the opportunity to write a new page.” ~ Mark Houlahan Participant Requests: Post an inspirational, uplifting … Continue reading →

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3-Day Quote Challenge – Day 2

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Eliza Waters

“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” ~ Wayne Dyer Participant Requests: Post an inspirational, uplifting quote for three consecutive days, and invite three other bloggers to join you. This is an open invitation to … Continue reading →

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