Your feelings are telling you something important. Do not rush to act on the first whim; take time to hear the full message.

Let the greening of the earth in springtime be a sign for you that a new beginning is always possible, even after the longest, coldest, darkest winter.

Have you ever brought a special gift, working hard just to get it, only to be refused by the person you were giving it to? That didn't feel right, did it? Our relationships are greatly enhanced when we become not only generous givers but generous receivers as well, when we know how to accept gladly and wholeheartedly, embracing the gift as an extension of the giver. It takes both giving and receiving for care and generosity to flow unimpeded.

Letting go of the past is not easy, especially if you have wounds that have never properly healed. But the past is past, and living there may be preventing you from fully experiencing the present. Likewise, fear of what may be looming around the corner can also prevent you from fully enjoying the present. Live in the moment and look forward to eternity with God; now that's a great present.

Yes, of course, you want to control everything so it happens just the way you want it. But at the end of the day, we control nothing—it's all in God's hands, has always been, and will always be. So, do what you can, and then let go and let God handle the rest.

For God, everything is sacred, and that is a good example for you to follow.

Only the weak act with arrogance; they put their pride on display so that others may think they are powerful. But those with great strength are humble because they have no need to prove it.

Take time to revel in the joyful songs of the birds, the splash of a bubbling brook, the whisper of the wind through the trees, and the roar of the ocean's waves. These sounds can deeply nourish your soul.

Face each day without fear or expectation. Experience to the fullest whatever comes your way. It is as God meant it to be.

You are most open to God when your heart is wide open and your mind is settled and worry-free. For most of us, this happens in the presence of our beloved.