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When rear ended by life, God provides

                      The Dealership  We all know the shock of being rear ended by unexpected trials in life, but there is hope! On May 27, 2026, very recently, I was rear ended hard! All kinds of emotions surfaced. I was concerned about the pain I was experiencing, but the emergency room said I had no broken bones, just very sore muscles.  Thank God! I had a 2015 vehicle with low mileage that ran great, so I wasn't motivated to seek out another car. Then my car was totaled, therefore I had to go find another one. I found one at the dealership with updated safety features and technology. This prompted me to think of God as the Dealership, as well as being the Creator and Owner. Here people depend on the salesperson and the mechanic to help move about in life. God contains all we need, that is, what people seek can be found in this "dealership". We all want to find something to take us from point A to point Z. From birth un...
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God and the New Year


 Guide for a holy life in the New Year


During advent, I read the biographies of various mystics from Life in the City, a contemplative group in Austin Texas.
After reading about Saint Benedict, it was suggested that we write our own rules or guides for a holy life. This saint instituted The Rule of Saint Benedict for his monastic community, and for lay people. He stressed, prayer and work all done and humility and service.

These are a few of my guides for experiencing the mystery that is God. It is what I try to practice:

1 - Seek out all the reminders sent by God to pray throughout the day.
- Seek in silence.
- Seek with eyes open to all that surrounds you including nature, angel numbers, even in technology (like when your phone dings at the opportune time).
- Seek within the soul of the people that are around you.
- Seek in all created animals and things.

2 Converse with God, as if you were sharing with your best friend. Listen to your own thoughts, feelings and perceptions. That is how the Divine responds.

3 Find God in your soul, in your innermost being, as you are the temple where the Most High resides.

As the year ends ponder on your own experiences when you make New Year's resolutions such as to do the will of God, to pass on peace and to let go and let the Universe guide your life. Include your soul's longing for deeper spirituality and how to achieve this. Pray in humility for God to awaken the divine within. Let God's light shine through you this coming year.

How did the Creator of the Universe touch your soul in 2025?
Where did you find hope in this conflicted world?

If you are inclined to, please share your answers in the comments so others may learn from you. 

I encourage you to write your own spiritual guide for the New Year. 

May peace and serenity reign in your heart as we enter a New Year.
(The painting is titled 'Fireworks')

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  1. Dolores MartelloDecember 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks for your encouragement in doing this exercise. I do need to sit down and reflect on this year and listen to what God is saying. All is good… but could be better! Your “Fireworks “ painting is amazing in the colors curves and lines. Best wishes for your new year ahead.

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    1. Cynthia Gray December 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM

      Thank you! I'm so happy you like it! 😊 May you be blessed this coming year. 🙏

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  2. AnonymousDecember 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing your love of God with us.

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    1. Cynthia Gray December 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM

      Thank you! I appreciate you saying this. May you be blessed. 🙏

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