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GUARDING THE SACRED TEMPLE OF YOUR MIND
“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” ― Mahatma Gandhi There are moments in life when a simple sentence holds an entire spiritual teaching within it. Gandhi’s words stopped me in my tracks because they immediately took me back to my experiences in India. As I visited temples and sacred places, I learned quickly that one does not casually enter holy ground. Shoes are removed. Feet are washed. Energy is acknowledged. At first glance, this may se


THE ANGELS SLOWED ME DOWN
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou There is something sacred about the road. Every mile traveled becomes a meditation if we allow ourselves to see beyond the destination. Today I completed the final stretch of my westward journey and entered one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Every single time I make this drive, emotion rises in me the moment I turn that familiar corner and the Rocky Mountains come into view. It feels


THE HOOK IN YOUR HAND
“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” Jesus (Matthew 4:19) Words matter. We hear this often and repeat it with conviction, but recently I felt called to go deeper into what those words truly mean, especially in light of the prophetic significance surrounding the year 2026, known in the Hebrew calendar as 5786. The Hebrew calendar is unlike the Gregorian calendar most of us follow today. In Hebrew tradition, numbers are also letters, and each letter carries symbol


RINGING THE BELL OF HOPE
"What matters most is how we respond to what we experience in life" — Stephen R. Covey There are moments in life when we are reminded that strength is not always loud. Sometimes strength looks like getting out of bed when your body aches. Sometimes it looks like showing up for another appointment when fear whispers in your ear. Sometimes strength is simply taking the next breath and trusting God with the next step. Last year my sister received a breast cancer diagnosis. The


BEYOND THE MATERIAL
“You will be remembered for making a difference, and not for being the owner of fleets of cars.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson I can still remember the day I got my very first new car. The scent of fresh upholstery filled the air, and my heart danced with excitement as I drove it off the lot. It was a deep blue Honda Civic, a stick shift, and it was mine. That moment felt like a milestone—proof of hard work, determination, and a dream realized. Over the years, there have been


A JOURNEY INTO BALANCE
"Better learn balance. Balance is key." — Mr. Miyagi There are messages that come to us in the simplest of ways—sometimes through a movie quote, sometimes through scripture, and sometimes through the quiet whisper of our own soul. Balance… such a small word, yet it carries the weight of an entire lifetime of learning. One of my favorite passages comes from Psalm 119, and every time I read it, I feel its truth settle deep within my heart: “Your word is a lamp for my feet,


SPRING OF THE SOUL
"Spring is the time for plans and projects." - Leo Tolstoy There is something sacred about the arrival of spring. After months of stillness, of quiet introspection, of what may have felt like dormancy, the earth begins to stir again. Tiny buds push their way through the soil, trees stretch into new life, and the air itself seems to whisper, begin again. Spring does not rush. It does not question whether it is ready. It simply responds to the call of creation.And so must we.


FULL MOON, FULL HEART
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. There are moments when a simple sentence opens a doorway to profound truth. Recently, I heard these words: You cannot receive a present blessing while living mentally in a past experience. And I felt the depth of that truth ripple through my being. Each new day arrives as a sacred gift—fresh, unmarked, filled with possibility. Yet how often do we carry yesterday into today? We replay conve


LOVE ANYWAY
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:44 There are some teachings that feel almost impossible when we first hear them. This is one of them. For many years, I carried a quiet storm within me—resentment rooted in something that had happened in my childhood. It sat beneath the surface like a volcano, filled with layers of shame, blame, and anger. From the outside, life moved forward. But inside, there was a pressure that never quite released unti


SHADE TREES
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffett What if we knew the impact our actions would have many years after we make them? There is something beautifully humbling about this thought, isn’t there? There is power in looking at the fact that every decision we make impacts others in some way. To realize that what we do today—every word we speak, every action we take, every kindness we offer—has a ripple that extends


LIVE BIG
"Life is too short to be little." — Dale Carnegie One of the phrases I saw repeatedly at the Transplant Games was simple yet profound: "Life's Short Live It." Those words carried more weight than perhaps the people wearing the shirts even realized. They were not just a catchy slogan—they were a declaration made by people who understand the preciousness of every single day. When you have looked death in the eye, whether through illness, an accident, or the gift of an organ t

Teri Angel
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EVERY MIRACLE HAS A STORY
"Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn." — Unknown I smiled when I read this quote because, over the past week, I was called a unicorn more times than I can count. A physician said it. Fellow transplant recipients said it. Members of my team said it. At first, I laughed. Then I began to wonder why that particular word kept appearing. Perhaps a unicorn is simply someone who reminds us that miracles still exist. This past week I had the p

Teri Angel
3 days ago4 min read


KEEP ON KEEPING ON
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." — Sam Levenson We live in a fascinating and challenging time. Never before in history have we had so much information, entertainment, and communication available at our fingertips. With a simple swipe or click, we can connect with someone on the other side of the world, learn a new skill, watch a video, or immerse ourselves in the latest news. Yet with all these conveniences comes one significant challenge—staying focuse

Teri Angel
Jun 184 min read


INVENTING TOMORROW TODAY
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." – Alan Kay There is something magical about human imagination. Every great invention, every breakthrough, every innovation began as a thought in someone's mind. Before something can exist in the physical world, it must first exist in the realm of possibility. It is hard to believe that 64 years ago a cartoon family captured the imagination of millions by living in a world that seemed impossible. When The Jetsons firs

Teri Angel
Jun 163 min read


DIVINELY AWARE
“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.” -Henry Miller What does it mean to be divinely aware? Many people spend their lives searching for the next thing they believe will bring them happiness, fulfillment, or peace. They seek a better job, a different relationship, a new home, more money, or a fresh start. Yet often the greatest transformation does not come from changing our circumstances—it comes from chan

Teri Angel
Jun 154 min read


THE GIFT OF GIVING
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill There is a profound difference between making a living and making a life. Most of us spend a great deal of time focused on making a living. We work hard, pay our bills, pursue goals, and gather the resources necessary to care for ourselves and our loved ones. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, providing for our needs is an important part of our human experience. Yet Winston Chur

Teri Angel
Jun 134 min read


MAGIC MESSENGERS
"Magic is seeing wonder in nature's every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies." - Ama H.Vanniarachchy One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to slow down long enough to notice the magic that surrounds us every day. Nature is constantly speaking, teaching, and reminding us that miracles are not reserved for grand events. They are woven into the smallest details of creation. I have always admired dragonflies.

Teri Angel
Jun 124 min read


ONLY SHADES OF GRAY
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” —C.S. Lewis When I read these words, my first thought was, “What is an ordinary person?” Curiosity got the better of me, and down the rabbit hole I went. One definition described an ordinary person as someone with no special distinction, status, or rarity—average, usual, typical, existing within the normal course of events. That definition did not sit well with my soul. What exactly is ordinary? Is it

Teri Angel
Jun 114 min read


GOD SPELLED BACKWARDS
"Be the person your dog thinks you are." – Unknown Over the course of this lifetime, I have been blessed with the companionship of many animals. My first dog was a tiny Chihuahua named Peppy. Since then, I have shared my life with dogs of all sizes—from little lap dogs to a big-hearted Rottweiler named Rock—and several beloved cats as well. While each had a unique personality, they all shared one remarkable quality: when I looked into their eyes, I saw God. Animals have a w

Teri Angel
Jun 94 min read


SET YOURSELF FREE
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you." — Lewis B. Smedes For many years, I misunderstood forgiveness. I thought it was something we did for someone else. If another person hurt us, betrayed us, abandoned us, or disappointed us, forgiveness seemed like letting them off the hook. It felt unfair. Why should they be forgiven when they caused the pain? Then one day I heard a simple truth: forgiveness is not about them—it is about you. That real

Teri Angel
Jun 84 min read
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