What It Means to Love Yourself ![]()
We often confuse love with feeling good in the moment. But real love is an action, not simply a feeling. A quick escape may provide temporary relief, while self-love builds…
Donna MarksAugust 17, 2026
Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness A Course in Miracles – Lesson 121 ![]()
Imagine that every time someone hurt or offended you, you picked up a heavy brick and dropped it into a backpack you carried everywhere. You wanted it there to protect…
Donna MarksAugust 3, 2026
Every Moment Is Precious ![]()
I’ve attended many funerals over the past year. It’s made me aware of how many of us take time for granted. We live as though we are immortal: putting off…
Donna MarksMay 4, 2026
Tell Them You Love Them Now, There’s No Guarantee of a Tomorrow ![]()
I’ve been to a lot of funerals lately. Now called The Celebration of Life, these events encourage loved ones to share their favorite memories of the deceased. The last one I attended…
Donna MarksMarch 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day – All About Love ![]()
Valentine’s Day has become a marketing machine for candy, flowers, and romance. While these things are nice, they are also limited gestures of love. This special holiday could embrace a…
Donna MarksFebruary 14, 2026
When Relationships Turn from Trusting into Rusting ![]()
Rust forms when iron reacts with oxygen, causing corrosion. Similarly, when trust is damaged by dishonesty or deceit, it can disintegrate a loving relationship. Solid relationships are built on trust,…
Donna MarksFebruary 9, 2026
Pain is Not Required for Change ![]()
There’s an expression among people in recovery: No pain, no gain. Pain, whether physical or emotional, captures our attention more than any other sensation or emotion. Everyone has a pain threshold, and…
Donna MarksJanuary 26, 2026
Three Reasons Why Giving and Receiving are the Same ![]()
I first read in A Course in Miracles that giving and receiving are the same, or in the Twelve Step programs that we must give it away to keep it, I felt completely…
Donna MarksNovember 11, 2025
“The Holiest Place on Earth is Where an Ancient Hatred Has Become a Present Love” – A Course in Miracles ![]()
Most of us don’t want wars. It’s hard to believe that in our modern civilizations, millions of people still die on the battlefield. Usually, it’s a small group of people…
Donna MarksOctober 13, 2025
Why Should I Love Someone I Don’t Even Like? ![]()
I can think of many times when I haven’t been able to feel love for someone. Recently, I was in a grocery store, and one of the customers was acting…
Donna MarksOctober 6, 2025
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