by pattyptakkogutek | Jan 10, 2017 | inspiration
While we are still in the throngs of setting goals and making resolutions, let’s not get forget Plan B. Remember what Robert Burns wrote: “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” Even with the best intention, organization, and design things often don’t...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jan 3, 2017 | inspiration
Heading into this New Year, it’s traditionally a time set aside for reflection. We take a brief look at our lives and assess our goals for this lifetime. People are pondering and planning what their goals are and what do they want. The thinking and “resolutions” that...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 27, 2016 | inspiration
We’ve all expended a lot of time, money and energy over the past weeks preparing, enjoying and recuperating from our Christmas celebrations. For what? All the hubbub of the past few weeks only impacts our lives if we carry the meaning and spirit into the future....
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 13, 2016 | inspiration
As we hurry to finish our last minute preparations for this holiday season, our ears are filled with traditional Christmas carols and holiday music reminding us that it REALLY is the most wonderful time of the year. Why? I believe that during this special time of the...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 5, 2016 | inspiration
As we continue with our holiday preparations, we are reminded of a special event, one so significant it split time in two – B.C.- A.D. In recalling the birth of Jesus, we might examine our own reason for being here on earth. I believed that we arrived on this planet...
