A Limerick about the Civil War
By: Nic Hume, 8th Grade
Once there was a war,
It was filled with gore,
when they fought back,
we gave them no slack,
and there were slaves no more.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Being at peace, content with Now
Book Study Notes:"If you are not in the state of acceptance, enjoyment or enthusiasm, look closely and you will find that you are creating suffering for yourself and others.
Whatever you cannot enjoy doing, you can least accept that this is what you have to do. Acceptance means: For now, this is what the situation, this moment, requires me to do, so I do it willingly. That peace is a subtle energy vibration which then flows into what you do. If you can neither enjoy nor bring acceptance to what you do—stop. Otherwise you are not taking responsibility for the only thing you can really take responsibility for, thus, you are not taking responsibility for life.
The peace that comes with surrendered actions turns to a sense of aliveness when you actually enjoy what you are doing. Enjoyment is the beginning to enjoy what you are doing now.
Make a list of a number of everyday routine activities that you may consider uninteresting, tedious, irritating, boring or stressful. This is a spiritual practice that will bring empowerment and creative expansion into your life. Then, whenever you are engaged in those activities, let them be a vehicle for alertness. You will find that what you do in such a state of heightened awareness, instead of being stressful or tedious, or irritating is actually becoming enjoyable. “I am a hole in a flute that the Christ’s breath moves though. Listen to the music.” Hafiz
Enthusiasm means there is a deep enjoyment in what you do plus the added element of a goal or a vision that you work toward. You will feel like an arrow that is moving toward the target—and enjoying the journey. The word enthusiasm comes from ancheint Greek—en and theos, meaning God. The word enthousiazein means “to be possessed by a God.” "Nothing great has ever been achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sustained enthusiasm brings into existence a wave of creative energy, and all you have to do then is “ride the wave”. Enthusiasm brings an enormous empowerment into what you do, so that all those who have not accessed that power would look upon “your” achievements in awe and may equate them with who you are. You, however, know the truth that Jesus pointed to when he said, “I can of my own self do nothing.” Chapter 10
Whatever you cannot enjoy doing, you can least accept that this is what you have to do. Acceptance means: For now, this is what the situation, this moment, requires me to do, so I do it willingly. That peace is a subtle energy vibration which then flows into what you do. If you can neither enjoy nor bring acceptance to what you do—stop. Otherwise you are not taking responsibility for the only thing you can really take responsibility for, thus, you are not taking responsibility for life.
The peace that comes with surrendered actions turns to a sense of aliveness when you actually enjoy what you are doing. Enjoyment is the beginning to enjoy what you are doing now.
Make a list of a number of everyday routine activities that you may consider uninteresting, tedious, irritating, boring or stressful. This is a spiritual practice that will bring empowerment and creative expansion into your life. Then, whenever you are engaged in those activities, let them be a vehicle for alertness. You will find that what you do in such a state of heightened awareness, instead of being stressful or tedious, or irritating is actually becoming enjoyable. “I am a hole in a flute that the Christ’s breath moves though. Listen to the music.” Hafiz
Enthusiasm means there is a deep enjoyment in what you do plus the added element of a goal or a vision that you work toward. You will feel like an arrow that is moving toward the target—and enjoying the journey. The word enthusiasm comes from ancheint Greek—en and theos, meaning God. The word enthousiazein means “to be possessed by a God.” "Nothing great has ever been achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sustained enthusiasm brings into existence a wave of creative energy, and all you have to do then is “ride the wave”. Enthusiasm brings an enormous empowerment into what you do, so that all those who have not accessed that power would look upon “your” achievements in awe and may equate them with who you are. You, however, know the truth that Jesus pointed to when he said, “I can of my own self do nothing.” Chapter 10
Friday, January 30, 2009
Snow Days in January
Nic and Hunter made an igloo for us. When they were working on it, I thought it would be half this size. We were all impressed with how BIG and how cool it is!!!
These are a few pics of the snow storm of Jan. 09...I can't help but comment about the beauty of snow, especially when I imagine its beauty through the eyes of my children. When snow is falling, the world seems to be at peace; children are unified in their amazement and curiosity as though with the snow comes magic. A magic that transforms our busy home into the most cozy & comfortingly warm haven where all who dwell there will safe, sound, AND adventerous.
The Lord is close to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. ~ Psalm 145:18
Friday, January 9, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
A Poem written for Grace
Oh what a privilege
it is to be your loving Mommy.
Awakening each morning
to feel your hand upon me.
To behold your sweetest smile
breathe your powder fresh smell
of innocence and amazing love
that I dearly adore as well.
"Wake up, Mommy!"
"Come on," you say
as you welcome me
into your busy day.
The little pitter patter of your tiny feet
brings a grin of joy to my laughing face
as you quickly lead the way
to your carefully chosen place
Together we decide
what we're going to play
as we cherish every moment
God has given us this day
I love you so very much
my love could never measured
together we can do anything
you truly are my treasure.
Nicole B. Hume, Mother of Amber, Nicolas, Hannah and Grace, October 1998
it is to be your loving Mommy.
Awakening each morning
to feel your hand upon me.
To behold your sweetest smile
breathe your powder fresh smell
of innocence and amazing love
that I dearly adore as well.
"Wake up, Mommy!"
"Come on," you say
as you welcome me
into your busy day.
The little pitter patter of your tiny feet
brings a grin of joy to my laughing face
as you quickly lead the way
to your carefully chosen place
Together we decide
what we're going to play
as we cherish every moment
God has given us this day
I love you so very much
my love could never measured
together we can do anything
you truly are my treasure.
Nicole B. Hume, Mother of Amber, Nicolas, Hannah and Grace, October 1998
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
A TOP 10 List of 08 Memories
#10 (because) Mothering Matters
# 9 The Jonas Brothers Concert
# 9 The Jonas Brothers Concert
# 8 ElfYourself by Hannah Lou
# 7 Turtle and other Critter Finds at the Campground
# 6 Today is a Gift
# 5 So Cool we Gotta Wear Shades
#4 Back Up
# 7 Turtle and other Critter Finds at the Campground 
# 6 Today is a Gift 
# 5 So Cool we Gotta Wear Shades
#4 Back Up
#3 Remembering to Live and to Love
#2 Each Day is a Gift from Above
#1 We Never Give Up
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.~ John 14:1
#2 Each Day is a Gift from Above
#1 We Never Give Up
Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.~ John 14:1
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