by pattyptakkogutek | Jul 5, 2016 | inspiration
If you could choose one prayer for the rest of your life, which one would it be? Maybe the “Our Father”? Limiting yourself to one prayer is difficult but there are two words that could do it all. If you could only choose one prayer, I think “Thank You” would be...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 28, 2016 | inspiration
“PHOSPHORESCENCE. Now there’s a word to lift your hat to… to find that phosphorescence, that light within, that’s the genius behind poetry.” – Emily Dickenson I would add that the discovery of phosphorescence, the light “within” and the light...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 21, 2016 | inspiration
Usually the term “give up” is associated with a losing mentality: throwing in the towel or waving the white flag. But in the game of life, “giving in” may be just the winning thought. We try to control our lives by setting goals, measuring up to standards, and keeping...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 14, 2016 | inspiration
Ever been to a salt mine? A few years ago Joe and I toured a mine right outside of Krakow, the Wieliczka Salt Mine. With my claustrophobia I was hesitant to adventure from 64 meters to 135 meters below the earth’s surface, but it proved well worth the trek. This...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 7, 2016 | inspiration
Do you feel weighed down, carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? After watching the news, listening to friends dealing with family challenges, or making plans for the unforeseen future, it’s easy to get drawn into the swirling eddy of heaviness,...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 31, 2016 | inspiration
Our lives are determined by our choices. Sometimes our present situation looks like “chance”, but we really are making the choices converging into our life. Happiness is one of those choices. Rick Warren preaches that you’re as happy as you choose to be. One of the...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 23, 2016 | inspiration
Have you ever heard someone say that they were “hoping against hope?” I never quite understood that cliché until this….. “This is such a waste of time, “ I berated myself as I poured yet another glassful of water into my bare-stemmed orchid plant. This barren stem had...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 17, 2016 | inspiration
Do you really use your reflective mirrors? Although very fragile, these shiny silvery objects are very powerful. Like it or not they give you the information you need. You see your own image prompting you to take action…comb your hair, put on lipstick, oops…there’s a...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 10, 2016 | inspiration
Pastor Rick Warren advises, “To have a happy heart, you have to practice SERVICE and GENEROSITY every day.” When I think of “service” Mother Teresa and her work comes to mind and the words of JFK echo, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 3, 2016 | inspiration
Last week on my Face Book Author page I posted a thought: “Nature. Cheaper than Therapy!” Judging by the number of comments and positive responses to this post I see that many of us use “nature” as a healthy way to keep in touch with ourselves, our therapy. We seek...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 26, 2016 | inspiration
Does your mind create the chaos of negativity? “How stupid of me!” “ I should have known better.” “What an idiot!” Do any of these remarks sound like the negative tape that sometimes plays in your head? We chastise ourselves for not meeting expectations. These...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 19, 2016 | inspiration
Does life, in all its grandeur, seem like a maze to “get through” with the least resistance? All of us want to get in on the “know”, the secrets of life, making our life trek a little “easier”. Here are the 3 guiding principles, paving the way and you...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 12, 2016 | inspiration
Did you see the Super Moon (Aries New Moon) last Thursday, April 7th? I read that this spectacle brings the message: spring is here and it is a time for new beginnings. This is the time period the Universe is calling each of us to change, giving us a fresh start. This...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 4, 2016 | inspiration
“Is God everywhere?’ quizzed a little boy during breakfast with his mother. “Yes, everywhere,” replied his mom. “Is God here with us in this room?” “Of course. He is in our kitchen.” “Is God in my cup?” “Uh…yes.” She wondered just where the conversation was leading....
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 29, 2016 | inspiration
Just where in the heck is God these days? With the turmoil in the world creating fear, doubt, and worry within, it is difficult to keep our “faith afloat” but that is exactly what we need. So just where is God in all this mess? I learned in my Catholic upbringing in...
