Category Archives: Inspirational

Let's Celebrate International Children's Day

Posted on May 31, 2011 by bluemountainecards

It’s great to be a kid! At least, it should be, and that’s the idea behind International Children’s Day. In 1925, delegates at the World Conference for the Well-being of Children proclaimed June 1 as a day dedicated to promoting … Continue reading →

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BlueMountain to Contribute $10,000 When You "Choose You"

Posted on May 3, 2011 by bluemountainecards

“Choose You” is a movement created by the American Cancer Society that encourages women to put their own health first in the fight against cancer.  It challenges women to make healthier choices and supports them in their commitment to eat … Continue reading →

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Be A Blessing

Posted on April 28, 2011 by bluemountainecards

Do you have any idea what a blessing you are? You may not realize how special you are to the people all around you – even the ones who may never have a chance to know you as a friend.  … Continue reading →

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Moms Make History–Even Today

Posted on April 26, 2011 by bluemountainecards

Everybody has had a mother.  All mothers change the world when they deliver a new person into its midst.  A delightful Jewish proverb says, “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” Though we could mention a host … Continue reading →

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It's Easter! Put a Little Spring in Your Step

Posted on April 21, 2011 by bluemountainecards

And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast Rose from the dreams of its wintry rest. Percy Bysshe Shelley, “The Sensitive Plant” Easter is alive … Continue reading →

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Origami Soul

Posted on April 12, 2011 by bluemountainecards

by Brian MacDougall Kami… thin, flat, and open, Full of infinite possibilities. Soft, artistic hands, wrinkled with wisdom, Ready to embark on the ancient practice, Polyhedra past lives from countless directions, Converge at vertices, wisdom aggregated… Some from afar, some … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning for the Soul

Posted on March 31, 2011 by bluemountainecards

Don’t you love it when that first blush of spring comes and the air is just warm enough to open the windows and let in the sunshine? It revitalizes your energy, makes your house feel brand new and gives you … Continue reading →

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Planting Your Own Garden of Dreams

Posted on March 29, 2011 by bluemountainecards

C.S. Lewis wrote:  “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” What speaks more of the future than planting a garden?  It’s a flurry of activity.  Skillful gardeners plan months in advance.  They … Continue reading →

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Look Beyond the Clouds

Posted on March 22, 2011 by bluemountainecards

by George Davis In life, trials and tribulations are as inevitable as the rain. And much like the rain or any other unfavorable weather condition, the obstacles in life can be just as uncontrollable. Clouds form in the sky and … Continue reading →

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Sudoku Memories Poem

Posted on March 15, 2011 by bluemountainecards

by Brian MacDougall I. A nearly blank canvas of mostly forgotten memories II. Images slowly surface, assembling in places that make sense. III. Gaps take on critical importance. Their significance remains dormant, wisely awaiting interpretive guidance. IV. Momentum grinds the … Continue reading →

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