Author Archives: wbgayle

Some lessons take a whole lifetime to learn. Like walking a maze, some paths end abruptly. The changes in direction result in angst and confusion. With much relief, the exit is found but there’s no desire to retrace the steps.

My brain knows too easily how to invent things to worry and fret about… a phone rings. Or maybe it does not ring. A crucial conversation looms. A wise soul once said “do not worry …unless you can do something … Continue reading →

Where there is a will, there will be a way. The direction is not always straight forward nor without frequent pitfalls. But sometimes the mere strength of will, combined with faith of course, is all that is needed to overcome … Continue reading →

Life is short. Happiness does not depend on success or wealth, but a higher purpose. Our lives are borrowed from God. The power of humility is that all we possess is a gift. With God, we can become all we … Continue reading →

Letit be.Accidentshappen sometimesand damage controlmeans forgiving yourself.Dwelling on it doesn’t help.It is best to spend energymoving forward rather than backward.Reality is … it is what it is.

When times are difficult, I remember to be thankful for all the blessings I have. There are many people who, although they possess little wealth, know that they have all they need simply by counting not possessions but blessings.

A lovely night of stars outside and in. Music created by blending twelve voices in heavenly harmonies accompanied only by the awe and gratitude of the many blessed by the talents of these stars. ******************************************************************************* On Tuesday night, St. Peter’s … Continue reading →

What happens when colors are not as bright and we have to use our minds instead of eyes to see the fall splendor of God’s creation?  Do not worry. Those magnificent colors are stored in our memories.  Close your eyes … Continue reading →

A crooked path can be the way that God leads us through our lives. Detours along the way provide life experience enriched with valuable insights leading to a new destination outside the realm of the narrow and straight.

We have become a nation divided defining ourselves around issues and unwilling to compromise. It is not about winning or losing that matters. There is common ground on which to stand. Finding it is the key.