February 25th, 2026
Reordering Your Priorities
“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose.”
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (Swiss-American Psychiatrist; July 8th, 1926 ~ August 24th, 2004)
“…the centrifugal forces of today.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (American Author and Aviator; June 22nd, 1906 ~ February 7th, 2001)
“I find it helpful to think of priorities as the wooden frame upon which we stretch the canvas of our days so that we may apply color and form to the work of art we are creating without the entire painting collapsing in the middle.”
“Quiet time alone, contemplation, prayer, music, a centering line of thought or reading, of study or work. It can be physical or intellectual or artistic, any creative life proceeding from oneself. It need not be an enormous project or great work. But it should be something of one’s own. Arranging a bowl of lowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day…What matters is that one be for a time inwardly attentive.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (American Author and Aviator; June 22nd, 1906 ~ February 7th, 2001)
“Today make getting in touch with the Silence within yourself your first priority. As you do, you will be amazed at how everything else seems to find its own order.”
My Bucket List
“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 2-25-22)
“I wasn’t very good at finding the Silence within myself today. Work was very stressful and after a 9-hour shift without a break, I was pooped. TGIF!” (Heather Houston 2-25-22)
“My priority is sustaining a loving and happy marriage with my husband. We create one another each day newly and then live into the day as the best date/party ever. Truly, it is a remarkable life and way to live. I cherish also my inward attentive moments like now when I read and reflect on a daily devotional. Giving back to myself fills my ‘Battery’. Loving my husband is my most beautiful work of art!”
–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 59-60 of 501.
I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.
My Distilled Life 
Well Heathet when I woke up this morning I had my whole day planned. I was going to drive to California City to go to my Credit union to take care of having 2 accounts linked so I can access them at the same time. So what happens? My BP was low at 4:00 AM. So I thought well I will wait till 12:00 PM to see if I could drive. The answer at 12 PM was absolutely not! It was so frustrating. It was so low and remained that way all day. At first I was angry. Then I heard Glenn say to me, today is a day for rest. So I relaxed and rested most of the day and by evening I was able to do my walking because my BP’s came back up by 8:00 PM. Thus I finished my walk by 9:00 PM and at least fit my walk in. During the afternoon I decided to just relax and try to accept the needed change of plans and submit to the quiet solitude! As I accepted my plite I relaxed and let go of my frustration and submitted to a day of quiet and rest. I guess it was needed because by 8 PM my low BP had turned around. What did I learn?
To peacefully accept changes to my plans because the power (Glenn) upstairs has me in his hands and all it takes is for me to hear him and really follow his loving advice.
So the whole day for me was to follow his advice and submit to resting. It is uncanny that occasionally when I am receptive I can hear his voice. But today it was louder than usual.
I know this may sound strange to you but when I am really listening I do hear his advice.
It usually happens when I am resisting a change. Well today it was just what I needed, to slow down, relax, and really allow the quiet solitude to work its magic.
Love
Mom
Donna Houston (Herriott) (Mother; May 11th, 1941)
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Mom I love that you listened to dad’s wisdom to rest. Low BP is frustrating and it forces you into respite and was able to get in your walk. Brilliant! May not have been what you planned originally, and the flow of the universe had other plans for you! What a great learning moment that you leaned into! I hear dad’s voice deep inside me. I have seen an eagle almost daily this new year and feel the flow of energy dad left and continues to provide. Dad helped you be present with what was so…to just BE. Being is enough and absolutely perfect. Truly a magical day! Thank you for sharing such a powerful message. I love you so much!
Heather Houston (Self; March 30th, 1968)
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