Inspiration

The following are some of my writings, musings and reflections on this sacred journey called life, both personally as a man simply making his way, and professionally as the proprietor of a spiritual book store. You will also find some book excerpts from some of my favorite books that I carry. It is my hope that they may be helpful for you on your journey. You can also sign up to receive these, via email, on a weekly basis by going to our 'Sign Our Email List'. I welcome all feedback, compliments, comments and constructive criticisms so if you feel so inclined to write, please do so at david@changingtimesgifts.com.

Much peace & many blessings,

David A. Cronin
Proprietor
Changing Times Books & Gifts

Throwing the spiritual spaghetti against the wall
Challenging your own beliefs.

Caterpillars in therapy
Who will we be when who we were starts to fall away?

Who would I be if...
Questions for inquiry.

Don't buy any books this week from Changing Times
Just sitting with questions.

Run-a-way Trains
Stop try to figure out the manual.

Falling into Love; Falling into Self
Perhaps they are the same thing.

When Love walks in.
What happens when Love walks into our life? Not love in the form of a person, but LOVE herself.

Me, just sitting, with you.
Enjoying the silence together.

A Love Poem to the Inner Beloved, the Spirit Within.
Who is writing to whom?

Things I Would Like to Be, Just for a Moment.
A wonderful model for life.

School Plays

Sitting With Resentment

The Monastery Door
Reflections on the challenges of going into a silent retreat.

Little Shifts & Kisses
Acknowledge both for they are so wonderful.

Authenticity
Being with someone who is comfortably authentic is such a treat.

Mack Trucks and Feathers
Moments that can open the soul.

Tiny Spaces
A life is made up of tiny, sacred spaces.

The Power of the Homeless Man
Just connecting is enough sometimes.

Magic Sand
The magic of appreciation

Sacred Objects
They are everywhere.

The Gifts of an ‘Imperfect’ Body
Where do I sign up for the underwear ad?

Riding with the Soul.
Are we enjoying the ride?

The Many Faces of Buddha.
It's all in the way one perceives.

And So it Shall Forever Be.
The steps of change.

The Anchors of Our Lives.
Where in our lives do we feel safe?

The Ceremonies of Our Lives.
Sometimes the simplest things can connect us to Spirit

Reaching Through the Weeping Wall

Soul Tithing

You are more than...

The Smell of Amber
Sometimes we connect over the simplest of things.

Pain & Coconuts
One can experience the sacredness of even painful moments.

Rising Into Forgiveness
The path and blocks to forgiveness.

Of Fathers, Coyotes and Roadrunners
Discovering compassion for our own follies.

The Broken Finger of Compassion
Embracing our own humanity.

The Slide
A lesson in perspectives.

New Owner Moments and Karma
How we choose to look at misfortune.

Dark Nights of the Soul & Pretty Beach Balls
It's what's behind the ball that counts.

The Inner Child and Inner Sage
Are we listening enough to the sage?

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