uncontrollable giggles

Every now and then something strikes me so funny that I laugh until I cry and can barely catch my breath. This usually happens when I'm tired. I thought I would share the most recent thing…

Winnie was visiting and Kristin got out the book “Corduroy” which is a favorite story of mine about a bear who needs a home and someone to love.

Anyway, Winnie had on pants of that material, and I said, “Oh! what are your pants made out of? Before Winnie could answer, Mike said, “Are they made of BEARS?”

That made me laugh loudly which made Winnie look at me with surprise and curiosity; I don't think she's ever heard me laugh like that. The expression on her face was what kicked in my hysteria.

What started as a silly joke brought me uncontrollable giggles which made Winnie give an even more quizzical expression. Isn't it fun to laugh?

Philosophy in Haiku

I am always looking for new ways to think about life and spirituality. My friend, neighbor and fellow writer shared this with me and agreed to let me share it with you. Any thoughts?

Henry Francisco

Philosophy in Haiku

Entitled: THE # PATH

Being Your Ideal

The Holy Spirit Within

The Better-er Way

Organize be-ing.

Present a certain structure

As part of your day

Learn productively

What will contribute to life

As you find it now

Produce something new

From the raw material

Provided to you

Respect others' thoughts

Wander among their ideas

Mining benefits

Reason. Think things out

beyond the superficial

Expose subtleties

Conserve the vitals

That make up the life we live

Reproduce essence

Share nature's bounty

Made available to all

Who would use it well

Solve the conundrums

Besetting society

Making life better

Change from within or

Without if necessary

Leaving improvement

"O Spirit within

Help to guide my current life

To constructive ends

Building upon blocks

Already provided me

By mortal bounty

From the present day

To a worthy conclusion

Thence to my reward"

inner light

I have been working on a definition of inner light as I see it. This light is a quality of love for yourself and others coupled with mental or emotional strength; when shared with others it makes yourself and those around you feel optimistic and even happy or inspired.

Your light is not a skill or talent. It is a feeling. Your light can be expanded in different ways. Some challenges that we meet in life call us to use this feeling of love and strength. Though the struggle is not necessary. Doing kind things for others and keeping kindness in all of your daily activities can develop your light. The more you share it the brighter it will be.

Most importantly, feel it and use it in your own life. Nurturing and encouraging yourself is the best place to begin. You have this light. Look for it, feel it, and then share it!