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THE LOVE THAT REMAINS “The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.” ~ Albert Schweitzer ~   When we think of the loved ones we’ve lost, we are reminded that love doesn’t disappear when someone is no longer with us. It lives on in our […]

REMAKING OURSELVES WITH A HUMBLE HEART “Humility makes us real, for true growth begins when we see our faults and choose to learn from them.”   Have you ever faced a moment that humbled you, showing you that you don’t have all the answers?   Sometimes life presents challenges – moments of failure, disappointment, or

THE QUIET STRENGTH OF A SURVIVOR LIGHT THROUGH THE SHADOWS   “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”~ Mary Anne Radmacher ~   A survivor is someone who faces adversity with an unbreakable spirit. They may feel fear, doubt or

🌿 FINDING PEACE WITHIN 🌿 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua 1:9 ~   World Mental Health Day – October 10   When Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

TEACHING TODAY – TRANSFORMING TOMORROW “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~   World Teacher’s Day – October 5   Teachers do more than share knowledge – they shape hearts, inspire dreams and spark curiosity that can last a lifetime. On this day, we

HEALING THROUGH TEARS “Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.” ~ José N Harris ~   Tears remind us that we are alive, that we feel and are connected to the world around us. They are not a sign of weakness; they show

FINDING JOY THROUGH THANKFULNESS “The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale ~   Being thankful means pausing to notice the good things around you. Even small moments, like spending time with family, listening to a song you love, taking a walk along

ARE YOU OKAY? “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia ~   R U OK? Day, on September 11, reminds us of

💗 HONOURING FATHERS 💗 “The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.” ~ Reed Markham ~   This Father’s Day, we pause to honour the men who have shaped our lives with love, patience and wisdom. A father’s role

COURAGEOUSLY FACING LOSS “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.” ~ Haruki Murakami ~   Facing a loss is never easy. It could be the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a friendship, a job or something else