Actions speak for themselves

Dear Friends, The unmistakeable flute-sounding song made by the wood thrush nearby woke me up this morning. As I look out my window, I appreciate how Nature's paintbrush has made use of the ample rains to transform the landscape into a lush green paradise. I rise and prepare for the busy Sunday ahead of me, …

Living Fully

Dear Friends, The haze present this morning subdues the sun's brilliant rays. The songs of the birds are clear, however, and I feel appreciation for all the possibilities a new day presents me with. Today, I will choose to do more with my day than just breathe in and out. I encourage us all to …

Community

Dear Friends, Greetings on a lovely sunny Sunday! Get outside early today and acknowledge with gratitude all the good things that you have in your life. I have just returned from a short visit to New York. Every time I return to Atenas, I am filled with the restored strength gathered as the result of …