Introduction to Peace Nurturing Practice
Why a blog of Peace Nurturing Practices? Because peace can be baffling. It’s somewhat of a conundrum in that it is wished for, dreamed about, fought over and yet always . . .
Forgiveness
This word contains millions of stories we have heard, told, and lived. It can represent years of misery when withheld from ourselves or others. Words such as: “I will never . . .
Profusion of Joy
Dear Friend in Peace, When Ernie and I arrived at Tiger Creek, one of our favorite places in Florida, we were greeted by this stunning adult Red-headed woodpecker in the . . .
From Fog to Tiny Carnivorous Plants
Dear Friend in Peace, What an exciting couple of weeks it’s been since we last corresponded. I’ve been working on the book and savoring the blessings of being with family . . .
Learning to Love Vultures
Dear Friend in Peace, Some days are so rich and full they can only be described as blissful. This was one. Ernie and I were checking on wildlife cameras and . . .
Okefenokee Joy
Dear Friends in Peace, Ernie and I spent late October to early November 2022 savoring the blessings of our Mother Earth in the remote and magnificent Okefenokee Swamp. The photos . . .
Celebrate Love
Dear Friend in Peace, I have taken time off this week to celebrate my sweetheart Ernie’s birthday and mine. It feels delightfully peaceful to play! The photos at the bottom . . .
Savoring the Blessings
Dear Friend in Peace, Ernie and I spent the past week savoring the blessings and joys of one of our favorite places: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. We were blessed . . .
Affirmation
Today’s Peace Nurturing Practice is an affirmation: Peace is shining in me now It’s a modification of one of my favorite quotes from A Course in Miracles. Those words are written on . . .
Notes to Sophie
Below are words I wrote for a young friend when she moved away. Every day from September 3, 2013 until December 29, 2014, I sat in silence holding her tenderly . . .
Stories: When Do We Get To Eat
When do we get to eat? by Donna Day © 2020 Perched near the top of the staircase, I could see a large turkey flanked by stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, . . .
Poems
RETURN TO PEACE Be Get Separate Get Complicated Get Scared and Complicated Get Super Scared, Complicated and Aware Start Removing Old Gunk Breathe Out Fear See Oneness BE AWE I . . .
Stories: Connected We Be
Connected We Be by Donna Day © 2020 Was I especially peaceful that day, more tuned in, smelling just right? What elements joined to create this experience? I was talking . . .
My Book
Sanctuary of Peace, a collection of poems and related photographs, offers readers insights, inspiration, and guidance on living a peaceful life. The author/photographer, Donna Day, states: “Inner peace is a . . .
Stories: Blind Faith
Kör inanç Blind Faith Donna Day © 2020 All was simple and straightforward until we began to look for our airport contact. We landed in Turkey in the afternoon, navigated . . .
About Me
Life is a series of transitions and discoveries. Mine has meandered through myriad directions and diverse adventures anchored to an abiding faith in Spiritual Source, a core desire for peace, . . .