The innate intelligence
of Nature
is far more powerful
and Beautiful
than we can ever
imagine.
Flowers
lift the Spirits
of the Earth.
They sustain Life
with all their
Splendor.
They sustain Life.
We can see
every Flower
that is unfolding
as it says
to every Living Thing,
“I Love You”.
And,
as the wind gently whistles
a pale blue sigh
though the lonely leaves
of all the trees,
it plays the music
of Life.
If we listen carefully
we can hear
the wishes of all
Creation
coming True.
To every Living Thing: “I Love You”.
Beauty
is far more than
what it seems.
The constant
motion of Love,
Beauty begins.
And it never really
changes
its meaning.
Life never really wants
more
than Love asks.
And what does Love
ask?
That you care,
that you share,
that
when you are needed,
you are there.
“Yes, 
How many times
must a man look up
before he can see the sky?”
– Bob Dylan
As the fingers
of our questions
reach
deep into the pockets
of our minds,
we may find
what we are truly
searching for:
our Love
for
every living thing,
and the Love
of God
in
every living thing,
and in us.
Nothing more
could we ask.
“But ask now the Beasts,
and they shall teach Thee;
and the Fowls of the air,
and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the Earth,
and it shall teach thee:
and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto Thee.
Who knoweth not in all these
that the Hand of the LORD hath wrought this?
In whose Hand is the Soul
of every living thing,
and the breath of all Mankind.“
– Job 12:10
What does Love ask?
Watch the Sun
rise in the
eyes
of one you tell
of all the Love
in your Heart.
Yes,
there is Magic
in the moments
we marry,
that are divorced
of time.
We become
so blind
to the deeper
realities of Life.
The Beautiful Creation
you are
is more surprising
and Mysterious
than the feeble mind
of Mankind can
imagine.
Our transitory existence
goes far beyond
the surface dimensions
of Life.
God’s Truth is always joined with Love.
My Dear Friends,
Forgiveness,
Compassion
and Hope
can unleash Mysterious
and powerful forces
within.
Yes,
imperfection
is part of
the very fabric
of Human Life.
But,
Divine Perfection
may be found
in the abundance
of God’s Beauty
and Love.
And it is offered
to us in
each
precious moment
we are on
this Earth.
Knowledge
of God’s Truth
is always
joined
with Love.
Divine Perfection is found in the abundance of God’s Beauty.
The energy in Nature
is never lost,
never destroyed,
only transformed.
And
God’s Love
integrates Eternity.
Nothing
is ever lost,
no tear
is ever forgotten,
and no death
is ever
meaningless.
God
is neither beyond us
or outside of us.
He is
within us.
Each one of us
is a Child
of God.
“Do you not know that
YOU
are a Temple of God
and that the Spirit of God
dwells in you?”
– 1 Corinthians 3:16
Regardless
of fate’s fearless frown,
God’s Light
pours down.
Ultimate reality
is always Mysterious
and unfathomable.
God’s presence
everywhere
and in all things
is beyond
Human comprehension.
God’s Spiritual Presence
is deep within
the World of matter,
which He
created.
Discover
the Beauty,
the meaning
and the Joy
of your existence.
In the cold and lonely moments
of uncertainty,
the Words of our Lord
will warm your Heart
and free your Loving mind.
When shadows pale
the horizon of your Being,
the place to be
is behind your Loving smile,
and deep in your Faith,
trusting in
the patient Love
of your Creator.
Goodnight.
Beauty is far more than what it seems.
” I come to the Garden alone
While the dew is still on the Roses.
And the Voice I hear falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me,
and He talks with me,
And He tells me
I am His own.
And the Joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
He speaks,
and the Sound of His Voice
Is so sweet that the birds hush their singing.
And the Melody that He gave to me,
Within my Heart is ringing.
And He walks with me,
and He talks with me,
And He tells me
I am His own.
And the Joy we share as we tarry there,
None other
has ever known.”
– Brad Paisley
“If you want to learn to Love better,
you should start with a friend
who you hate.”
– Nikka (age 6)
Life Hacks to Help You Lose Weight
By Jeffrey Kopman read more
Several simple life hacks can make a huge difference. Changing your diet and getting regular exercise will always be the best way to get healthy, but these tricks can help too, and won’t take much time or effort.
Most people make many little mistakes throughout the day that can add up to form really unhealthy habits. What are some simple ways to correct these problems?
* Lack of exposure to a varied temperature, whole populations may be prone to develop diseases like obesity,” researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center in The Netherlands wrote in a study published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism earlier this year.
The researchers suggested that regular exposure to mild cold could be a simple way to help people lose weight.
* You should be drinking lots of water. But the best way to do this and lose weight is to replace other drinks with water.
This cheap and effective trick will eliminate sugary and high calorie drinks and replace them with a healthier alternative, according to a study presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
“People should drink more water and less sugary, high calorie drinks. It’s a simple way to facilitate weight management,” Brenda Davy, Ph.D., senior author on the study said in a press release. “We found that over the course of 12 weeks, dieters who drank water before meals, three times per day, lost about 5 pounds more than dieters who did not increase their water intake.”
* People who were given pedometers were more likely to participate in physical activity than those who did not, according to research from The International Association of Applied Psychology.
These devices make it easier to track how much exercise you’re getting and how many more steps you should be taking. Reaching your goals can be made with small adjustments throughout your day, something a pedometer will highlight — instantly.
* Using a standing desk for three hours a day will help you burn an extra 144 calories per day, according to a study from the University of Chester in the United Kingdom.
“This is the perfect way for any office-bound worker to achieve the typical New Year’s resolution of wanting to lose weight without changing anything else — how easy is that?” said Dr. John Buckley, Reader of Applied Exercise Science in Health and lead Lecturer for the University’s MSc in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, in a press release.
* One major cause of the obesity epidemic in America is an inability to control portion sizes. But this easy life hack can help you lose weight without even realizing it.
One cup of food on a small plate looks like more than the same amount of food on a large plate, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
* In addition to changing the size of the plate you eat off of, consider switching the color of the plate as well.
A Cornell University study found that eating food off a plate of contrasting color would help people reduce the amount they are eating. The study called this mind-over-matter practice “critical” for some people’s portion control.
* Here’s one to try right away: Slow down!
Similar to eating off of smaller plates, slowing down your pace will help you feel full without overeating. Eating too quickly leaves you full of more food than necessary.
Recently, researchers found that eating slowly led to increased fullness ratings in both normal-weight and overweight/obese participants, according to a study from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
* It’s easy to get in the habit of paying for everything with a debit or credit card, just like it’s easy to get in the habit of eating and ordering too much food.
People who pay with cards spent far more at Fast Food Restaurants ($4.50 compared to $7.00) than those who paid with cash, according to data from NerdWallet.
Similarly, people who paid with cash at grocery stores made smarter food choices, partially because they didn’t impulse buy junk food, according to a study published in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Important Dates
Dec. 1 Friday Half Price Books & Rave Motion Pictures
Dec. 4, 5 & 6 (Mon.-Wed.) Inservice (No school)
Dec. 22 Friday Last Day of Fall Semester
Dec. 23 – Jan. 8 Christmas Holidays
Jan. 9 (TUESDAY) Second Semester Begins
Jan. 15 (Monday) Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Holiday
Feb. 19 (Monday) President’s Day Holiday
March 12 – 19 Spring Break Holiday
April 13 & 16 (Fri. & Mon.) Good Friday and Easter Holidays
May 22- 25 Adventure Trip
May 25 Last Day of Semester
Trip Details are posted each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.: William’s Weblog at andersonschool.net
Friday Trip:
On Friday, December 1, we will meet at Half Price Books (817-732-4111, 475 Sherry Lane, North of Ridgmar Mall, at 10:00 a.m.
At approximately 12:00 p.m. we will travel to Ridgmar Mall, 2300 Green Oaks Road, to enjoy lunch at the Food Court and a movie at Rave Motions Pictures – “Wonder” at 1:20 p.m.
Pick up will be at 3:15 p.m. at Rave Motion Pictures inside the Mall.
Please provide funds for a book, lunch and the movie.
On Dec. 4, 5 & 6 (Mon.-Wed.) We will have Inservice and there will be No school.
Synopsis & Details of “Wonder”
Rating
PG
Runtime
113 min
Genre
Drama
Cast
Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Mandy Patinkin, Daveed Diggs, Noah Jupe, Bryce Gheisar, Izabela Vidovic, Danielle Rose Russell, Millie Davis, Elle McKinnon, Sonia Braga
Synopsis
Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie Pullman becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
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