Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. This day brings with it the opportunity to send thanks to all the people who are important to our daily lives. As well, it is a great time to remember, and thank, those who have selflessly given of their time and love to improve the lives of others and to the world at-large. I am specifically thanking the Super-Star community for living a value-driven life and spreading the Super-Star message.
During the holidays, we must choose to embrace the love, joy, hope for peace, and the significance this time of year inherently fosters. Take time to recognize that which we each give of ourselves...and remember, that we are all equally important to the whole. For this, we must be eternally grateful because, without each other, we would be lonely and without purpose. Be thankful for every aspect of life the Universe has created as a blessing to behold and revere. I am certainly blessed with family and friends whom I treasure and hold dear.
I truly THANK YOU, from the whole of my being, for your part in this, our Super-Star journey. I am blessed beyond words for the opportunity to be a part of your life through this venue. Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!! THANK YOU for promoting Love, Civility and Peace!!!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Glenna :-)
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Perception and the Real Truth...
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. What is the "Real Truth"? I believe we all have our own PERCEPTION of what the truth is in the myriad of situations we encounter each day. I try to spend a reasonable amount of time discerning what I believe should be considered when seeking the "Real Truth", in any given scenario. Please remember to respect other points-of-view...it is paramount to having civil discourse.
I try to look at an issue from ALL sides. I am sensitive to the viewpoints and opinions of my peers. I take all nuances into consideration before deciding my stance...but, it is important to remember, that in the end, the sum is my PERCEPTION based on what is known to me...what I have discerned. And, any and all of the above are subject to change depending on what may come to my attention.
The way I think about it is to imagine the ever present "Two Sides of the Coin"...actually there are THREE sides...we very often forget about the edge. The "Edge of the Coin" is where you can go around-and-around, sometimes finding clues to the whole which are just waiting to be discovered, if we take the time to really look. It is important to consider that what may be lying just around the curve will change your opinion...and, therefore, your "Truth"...also known as your PERCEPTION. Hmmm...remember to be open to changing your mind and realizing your PERCEPTION may need adjustment from time-to-time. It is the Super-Star way of thoughtful discernment.
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
p.s. Remember to thank a Veteran this week for their service and sacrifice.
I try to look at an issue from ALL sides. I am sensitive to the viewpoints and opinions of my peers. I take all nuances into consideration before deciding my stance...but, it is important to remember, that in the end, the sum is my PERCEPTION based on what is known to me...what I have discerned. And, any and all of the above are subject to change depending on what may come to my attention.
The way I think about it is to imagine the ever present "Two Sides of the Coin"...actually there are THREE sides...we very often forget about the edge. The "Edge of the Coin" is where you can go around-and-around, sometimes finding clues to the whole which are just waiting to be discovered, if we take the time to really look. It is important to consider that what may be lying just around the curve will change your opinion...and, therefore, your "Truth"...also known as your PERCEPTION. Hmmm...remember to be open to changing your mind and realizing your PERCEPTION may need adjustment from time-to-time. It is the Super-Star way of thoughtful discernment.
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
p.s. Remember to thank a Veteran this week for their service and sacrifice.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Ten Years...9/11/2001 to 2011
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. I have spent today reminiscing about the ten-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. At the time, in 2001, I lived in Maryland and I was working in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of Washington. The horrific scenes on television of New York's World Trade Center buildings coming down, the Pentagon burning for days-on-end (which many of my coworkers who drove to work from Virginia witnessed) and the airliner that went down in Pennsylvania are all stark images we will never forget. It was a very scary time for our country as rumors of additional attacks on mass transit and other targets abounded. However, even as we became more vigilant, even as we played the hand we were dealt, even as the chaos of the time raged, we also came together as a nation. More importantly...we truly were the United States of America.
It is now more important than ever to remember all we have been through together since that horrific day's chain-of-events...day-to-day...month-to-month...year-to-year; we have had to go on living. We must continue the march toward a kinder world...continue the diligence that our goals of seeking peaceful solutions will succeed...continue to live as a model of freedom for those who want our kind of life. It is through these avenues, and more, in which we must believe, in which will move us forward as a society (nationally and globally) and, in which we must surely prevail for the sake of humanity. I believe most countries around the globe are with us in spirit, words and actions.
Think about the positive impact we all make on the world....think about the positive things we can do to make some one's day...think about the many positive choices we make that are significant contributions to the whole. So you see, we do indeed make a difference TOGETHER...we do indeed NEED EACH OTHER...we are indeed the LOVE, LIGHT AND GOODNESS of HUMANKIND. Promoting Love, Civility and Peace is the Super-Star way and, a great place to start!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna
It is now more important than ever to remember all we have been through together since that horrific day's chain-of-events...day-to-day...month-to-month...year-to-year; we have had to go on living. We must continue the march toward a kinder world...continue the diligence that our goals of seeking peaceful solutions will succeed...continue to live as a model of freedom for those who want our kind of life. It is through these avenues, and more, in which we must believe, in which will move us forward as a society (nationally and globally) and, in which we must surely prevail for the sake of humanity. I believe most countries around the globe are with us in spirit, words and actions.
Think about the positive impact we all make on the world....think about the positive things we can do to make some one's day...think about the many positive choices we make that are significant contributions to the whole. So you see, we do indeed make a difference TOGETHER...we do indeed NEED EACH OTHER...we are indeed the LOVE, LIGHT AND GOODNESS of HUMANKIND. Promoting Love, Civility and Peace is the Super-Star way and, a great place to start!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna
Friday, July 29, 2011
Keeping the Faith...
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. When the world seems to be swirling around us in total chaos, it is the perfect time to continue keeping the faith. Keep the faith that all will settle and land as it was meant. Keep the faith that the contribution we make to the whole is worthwhile. Keep the faith that the Universe is in sync. Keep the faith...period.
Although not always easy, keeping the faith...is fuel for the soul; a reason to do well no matter the circumstances; a knowing that the deepest of our thoughts make a difference; brings us to a place where we are one together; it is the bearer of the quintessential essence of harmony.
Keeping the faith requires resounding trust in God, the Universe, or whatever drives your beliefs. Keeping the faith requires patience. Keeping the faith requires perseverance through times of turmoil. And, keeping the faith, will see us through. Promoting Love, Civility and Peace is a good place to start!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Although not always easy, keeping the faith...is fuel for the soul; a reason to do well no matter the circumstances; a knowing that the deepest of our thoughts make a difference; brings us to a place where we are one together; it is the bearer of the quintessential essence of harmony.
Keeping the faith requires resounding trust in God, the Universe, or whatever drives your beliefs. Keeping the faith requires patience. Keeping the faith requires perseverance through times of turmoil. And, keeping the faith, will see us through. Promoting Love, Civility and Peace is a good place to start!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Everything Matters
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. Everything matters: good or bad, the consequential reality of every thought, word and action - of us all - makes a difference. When we focus on the positive, good results are more likely to follow. We each have the power to make a difference in our own lives, as well as the lives of those around us, simply by cultivating, practicing and keeping a positive attitude. And, by living a value-driven Super-Star existence, we spread goodwill and kindness; these values have proven time-and-again that we do indeed make an impact on the Universe. Because, EVERYTHING MATTERS!
Everything includes EVERYBODY! Many people are struggling to make ends meet in the tough economic environment which exists today; as a result, many are living on the edge of every penny they manage to earn; living week-to-week or even day-to-day. Thoughts, words and actions of the past have led to the consequential reality that is now. It is the responsibility of us all to move forth toward a more favorable outcome, toward a world where Love, Civility and Peace are valued and cherished cornerstones of the very existence of mankind. In doing so, we will effect great change for the betterment of all. Because, EVERYTHING MATTERS!
Whether big or small, our every thought, word or action makes a difference. You need only look at your own life to realize the truth of that statement. Making good choices will achieve better results. All decisions should be given careful thought; words should be spoken in truth; ensuing actions will direct the future toward a more beneficial outcome for the Universe. As we navigate our lives we must be mindful of the impact we make. Because, EVERYTHING MATTERS!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Everything includes EVERYBODY! Many people are struggling to make ends meet in the tough economic environment which exists today; as a result, many are living on the edge of every penny they manage to earn; living week-to-week or even day-to-day. Thoughts, words and actions of the past have led to the consequential reality that is now. It is the responsibility of us all to move forth toward a more favorable outcome, toward a world where Love, Civility and Peace are valued and cherished cornerstones of the very existence of mankind. In doing so, we will effect great change for the betterment of all. Because, EVERYTHING MATTERS!
Whether big or small, our every thought, word or action makes a difference. You need only look at your own life to realize the truth of that statement. Making good choices will achieve better results. All decisions should be given careful thought; words should be spoken in truth; ensuing actions will direct the future toward a more beneficial outcome for the Universe. As we navigate our lives we must be mindful of the impact we make. Because, EVERYTHING MATTERS!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Friday, May 27, 2011
Happy Memorial Day - 2011
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. I thought this post, originally written in 2009, was worth repeating. Memorial Day was established as a National Day of Remembrance for all those who have fought for Peace. I know it sounds absurd that we must "fight" for Peace. I ask why? Surely the human race is intelligent enough to realize that when fighting, Peace is absent; but the goal is still Peace...to me, this is insane. However, history has shown time and again, the fragility of Peace; continuing cycles of war and peace. Seemingly, generation after generation has faced some conflict or another. Again, I ask why?
I believe we should be thinking, speaking and taking action toward the goal of sustained Peace; thereby breaking the cycle that has plagued almost every generation, including our own. Do we want today's children to face an ongoing struggle for Peace? I think not. The goal has always been to make the future more optimistic, prosperous and peaceful. There is no time like the present to be part of the solution to create and include a peaceful existence for all the peoples on Earth. Remember, as Super-Stars, together, we are MIGHTY!
Please continue cultivating an attitude that is geared toward creating a life and world that promotes Love, Civility and Peace! Know that the time is now, this minute and every minute, to embark on, or continue, a Super-Star way of life. The benefits will be far-reaching...our own ripples in the fabric of the Universe will create the peaceful and loving world we all envision. This is our reality; we must think, talk and act PEACE! Please spread the message for Love, Civility and Peace...the time is now!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
P.S. Also, please remember all those who have served, and their families who have supported them, as they endeavored to protect our way-of-life, freedom and have helped to ensure that Peace has a chance...thank a Veteran, or Service member, today and everyday...it's the least we can do!!!
I believe we should be thinking, speaking and taking action toward the goal of sustained Peace; thereby breaking the cycle that has plagued almost every generation, including our own. Do we want today's children to face an ongoing struggle for Peace? I think not. The goal has always been to make the future more optimistic, prosperous and peaceful. There is no time like the present to be part of the solution to create and include a peaceful existence for all the peoples on Earth. Remember, as Super-Stars, together, we are MIGHTY!
Please continue cultivating an attitude that is geared toward creating a life and world that promotes Love, Civility and Peace! Know that the time is now, this minute and every minute, to embark on, or continue, a Super-Star way of life. The benefits will be far-reaching...our own ripples in the fabric of the Universe will create the peaceful and loving world we all envision. This is our reality; we must think, talk and act PEACE! Please spread the message for Love, Civility and Peace...the time is now!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
P.S. Also, please remember all those who have served, and their families who have supported them, as they endeavored to protect our way-of-life, freedom and have helped to ensure that Peace has a chance...thank a Veteran, or Service member, today and everyday...it's the least we can do!!!
Monday, April 25, 2011
After the Fury of the Storm...
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. This year has brought many changes to humanity around the world. You need only watch the Nightly News to learn of the havoc and upheaval that is raging. However, I firmly believe that it is during these times in particular that allow us to see the good...the good which does indeed surround us...the inherent good of humanity...the small and large blessings that bring so many wonderful tidings into our daily lives.
A while back I wrote a poem to share at a memorial service for a friend who had passed away. I think it is a good time to share it again...with a few appropriate edits...
After the Fury of the Storm
The journey through it ended
The sun once again shines
Illuminating the passing darkness
To show us an awesome, brilliant & Sacred Rainbow
A glimpse of Heaven’s beauty on earth
A vision of the glory of the Universe
A sign to give us hope
We will rise again atop the mountain
Our determination strong and sure
As we go forward embracing all the lessons
As we weather the storms that may pass
A Sacred Rainbow will surely light our way
After the Fury of the Storm
I wish for you all to see the good...to feel the good surrounding you...to know you are part and parcel to, and for, the good. A harbinger of Love, Civility and Peace. I hope by now that you realize the Sacred Rainbow of Light is YOU!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
In love & light and, with much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
A while back I wrote a poem to share at a memorial service for a friend who had passed away. I think it is a good time to share it again...with a few appropriate edits...
After the Fury of the Storm
The journey through it ended
The sun once again shines
Illuminating the passing darkness
To show us an awesome, brilliant & Sacred Rainbow
A glimpse of Heaven’s beauty on earth
A vision of the glory of the Universe
A sign to give us hope
We will rise again atop the mountain
Our determination strong and sure
As we go forward embracing all the lessons
As we weather the storms that may pass
A Sacred Rainbow will surely light our way
After the Fury of the Storm
I wish for you all to see the good...to feel the good surrounding you...to know you are part and parcel to, and for, the good. A harbinger of Love, Civility and Peace. I hope by now that you realize the Sacred Rainbow of Light is YOU!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
In love & light and, with much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Sending Our Prayers to Those in Need...
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. This month has brought many tragedies and upheavals around the World; from the devastation of Japan to the uprisings in the Middle East and beyond. I believe the World needs the combined concentration of our Prayers, Love and Light...now more than ever; it should become an inherent part of our daily lives to do what we are able to with our thoughts words and actions in order to help the healing process so acutely needed.
I will keep this post short so we have more time to give to the extraordinary circumstances the World faces at this time. I truly believe we all make a difference!!!
So...go forward promoting Love, Civility and Peace! And, keep those prayers going forth!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna
I will keep this post short so we have more time to give to the extraordinary circumstances the World faces at this time. I truly believe we all make a difference!!!
So...go forward promoting Love, Civility and Peace! And, keep those prayers going forth!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Caring...
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. I really do care about what happens to my family, friends, and acquaintances. However, I think it is also important to note that I also care about the many people I see as I go about my daily life...people I really don't know; those I regularly see about and around (used to be, we all actually knew our neighbors;) the cashier at the convenience store (yes, they are worthy and they work holidays too;) the homeless people begging for money on almost every street corner (a sad state of existence to even contemplate;) and, how I wonder about, and pray for, all these and other people with whom I may come across.
Caring comes from a place in my heart which is inherently seated there by Love, is innately a part of who I am; and, is reflected by how I extend my caring to others in this, my Super-Star value-driven life. I like to believe we all feel this way without having to think about it; that it is just a part of each of us; that our humanity shines brightly; that the impact we each have on the whole is intangible; and, therefore collectively, creates an infinitely powerful tool on which the Universe feeds.
Caring is a very good thing and worth cultivating in every aspect of our existence. To just sit back and do nothing helpful, when the time presents itself, is to miss an opportunity to make a difference which may very well be a turning point of profound importance. Promoting Love, Civility and Peace is one of many ways we care for each other and, the Universe at-large appreciates all the positive energy we freely give.
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Caring comes from a place in my heart which is inherently seated there by Love, is innately a part of who I am; and, is reflected by how I extend my caring to others in this, my Super-Star value-driven life. I like to believe we all feel this way without having to think about it; that it is just a part of each of us; that our humanity shines brightly; that the impact we each have on the whole is intangible; and, therefore collectively, creates an infinitely powerful tool on which the Universe feeds.
Caring is a very good thing and worth cultivating in every aspect of our existence. To just sit back and do nothing helpful, when the time presents itself, is to miss an opportunity to make a difference which may very well be a turning point of profound importance. Promoting Love, Civility and Peace is one of many ways we care for each other and, the Universe at-large appreciates all the positive energy we freely give.
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Friday, February 11, 2011
Love...Love...Love!!!
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. I encourage you to spend these next few days, leading up to and including, Valentine's Day really thinking about Love. Please take time to think about all the different kinds of, and ways, that you love and, are loved in return. Love is part and parcel to your very existence. Have you ever really thought about how much you are loved? If you've been paying attention, you don't even have to hear the words, "I love you," to know you are cherished.
Love is that which the Universe thrives upon, what feeds the soul of the earth and the heart of all life. Every organism is touched by Love...the Light of Love is within all that is good...the fruit of Love is abundant and sweet. Love is in the eyes of the parent looking adoringly at their children; it is in the eyes of sweethearts as they give freely of themselves to the other; it is in the eyes of all who live a value-driven life; it is in YOUR eyes. Your Super-Star eyes!!!
Time used pondering Love is time well spent. Engulf your world with Love. Give, and accept, no less. Open your heart wide and feel your Universe of Love expand exponentially. It's really very simple, just...Love...Love...Love!!!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With Love & Light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Love is that which the Universe thrives upon, what feeds the soul of the earth and the heart of all life. Every organism is touched by Love...the Light of Love is within all that is good...the fruit of Love is abundant and sweet. Love is in the eyes of the parent looking adoringly at their children; it is in the eyes of sweethearts as they give freely of themselves to the other; it is in the eyes of all who live a value-driven life; it is in YOUR eyes. Your Super-Star eyes!!!
Time used pondering Love is time well spent. Engulf your world with Love. Give, and accept, no less. Open your heart wide and feel your Universe of Love expand exponentially. It's really very simple, just...Love...Love...Love!!!
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With Love & Light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - 2011
Hello Super-Stars! I hope you are all doing well. Monday is the 25th anniversary of observance of the National Holiday celebrating the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a vital figure of the modern era and a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. His lectures and dialogues stirred the concern and sparked the conscience of a generation and beyond. His charismatic leadership inspired men and women, young and old, black and white, in this nation and around the world. I often wonder what a difference he, and so many others lost to violence through the years, would have made had they lived...I believe we all make a difference, so I can only imagine the possibilities. However, we are still here...it's our responsibility to continue to promote Civility. Had he lived, he would have been eighty-two years old today...
Following in the footsteps of his father, in February 1948, at the age of 19, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. entered the Christian ministry and was ordained at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. In 1954, upon completion of graduate studies at Boston University, he accepted a call to serve at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. While there, he was an instrumental leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, made famous by the nonviolent resistance and arrest of Rosa Parks. He resigned this position in 1959 to move back to Atlanta to direct the activities of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. From 1960 until his death in 1968, he also served as co-pastor with his father at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dr. King was arrested 30 times for his participation in civil rights activities.
While Dr. King preached about justice, empowerment, love and peace, in the final months of his life, his attention was turned to fighting poverty. Sadly, more Americans live in poverty today than during Dr. King's lifetime. Forty-seven million Americans currently fall below the poverty line. Dr. King was shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee and died on April 4, 1968. He had gone to Memphis to help lead sanitation workers in a protest against low wages and intolerable working conditions.
This blog posting is an informational comment directly from the U.S. Government website: http://mlkday.gov/about/serveonkingday.php (with a few minor edits.) You can also learn more about Dr. King’s life from The King Center website at http://www.thekingcenter.org/
As always, promoting Love, Civility and Peace, is a worthwhile endeavor.
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
Following in the footsteps of his father, in February 1948, at the age of 19, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. entered the Christian ministry and was ordained at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. In 1954, upon completion of graduate studies at Boston University, he accepted a call to serve at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. While there, he was an instrumental leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, made famous by the nonviolent resistance and arrest of Rosa Parks. He resigned this position in 1959 to move back to Atlanta to direct the activities of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. From 1960 until his death in 1968, he also served as co-pastor with his father at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dr. King was arrested 30 times for his participation in civil rights activities.
While Dr. King preached about justice, empowerment, love and peace, in the final months of his life, his attention was turned to fighting poverty. Sadly, more Americans live in poverty today than during Dr. King's lifetime. Forty-seven million Americans currently fall below the poverty line. Dr. King was shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee and died on April 4, 1968. He had gone to Memphis to help lead sanitation workers in a protest against low wages and intolerable working conditions.
This blog posting is an informational comment directly from the U.S. Government website: http://mlkday.gov/about/serveonkingday.php (with a few minor edits.) You can also learn more about Dr. King’s life from The King Center website at http://www.thekingcenter.org/
As always, promoting Love, Civility and Peace, is a worthwhile endeavor.
Think - Live - Be - A Super-Star!
With love & light and, much appreciation,
Glenna :-)
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