Janis Kelly's Blog – February 2009 Archive (26)

Today is Saturday, February 7 (my daughter's 24th birthday, BTW--happy birthday, Sasha!!!!!!), and the word for today is "Dreaming."



Martin Luther King, Jr. had a great dream. Follow your dream; follow your heart; follow your inner light.



"We need men (and women) who can dream of things that never were, and ask why not."-George Bernard Shaw



"There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask, 'Why?' I dream of things that never were, and ask, 'Why… Continue

Greetings, family!



Today is Friday, February 6 and we are starting our second full week of the Season For Nonviolence! If you are "playing along" at home, I would love to hear about your experiences thus far; as for myself, my "season" started out with a bang and has veered wildly off course during my first week! Ironically enough (actually, it's probably perfect), the first 10 days of the season are focused on nonviolence toward the self, and this is where I seem to be having the… Continue

Greetings, family!



Today is Thursday, February 5, and our word for today is "Education."



Knowledge strengthens your conviction and deepens your understanding and acceptance. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--this is the goal of true education." The complete education teaches how to live by the principles which benefit us and the people around us.



Learn about the power of nonviolence by… Continue

Greetings, family!



Today is Wednesday, February 4, and the word for the day is "Simplicity."



"Live simply, so others can simply live," say the Quakers. To simplify is to invite peacefulness into our lives. When we have lots of "stuff" in our lives, it is hard to be peaceful. Close your eyes and ask, "How can I simplify my life; what can I let go of?"



If we dare let go of our possessions and the will to control and dominate, we will cultivate a deeper spirit of… Continue

Greetings, family!



Today is Tuesday, February 3, and our word for the day is "Believing."



Author Wayne Dyer writes about the impact that our beliefs have on our daily lives. Believe that you have all the resources you need to move your life in the direction of peace, happiness and nonviolence. Believe that you can be peaceful all day. Say to yourself, "I am peaceful, I practice nonviolence."



Today's affirmation: "Today, I strive to learn from my mistakes without… Continue

Greetings, family, and happy Groundhog's Day!



Neile Donald Walsch's message for today says this: "On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know.......that you should hope to see your shadow today. It

might be the best thing that ever happened to you."



But I digress, as the real point of this blog entry is to share about Day 4 of the Season For Nonviolence. Today's word is "Caring," and the affirmation that accompanies it is, "Today, I affirm… Continue