Yearly Archives: 2011

Affirmations and Relational Seas of Respect

Good Morning, God! Icebergs? Did You wake me up, God to talk about ICEBERGS? It feels as if You woke me up to have me see — just how FAR from what I “intend” — my words and deeds may

Posted in Affirmations, Communication, LOVE, respect

There is no Non-Communication

Good Morning, God! Almost every Friday I jog around Kapiolani Park with a friend. And because we are busy talking I don’t notice other joggers. But, yesterday, as I was out jogging at home I made it a point to

Posted in Affirmation, Communication, complexity, Silence

Just a few more thoughts on Affirmations

Oh! To let YOUR LOVE flow through me. To be unable to contain it!

Posted in Uncategorized

Going on an Affirmation Feast?

The Primary Purpose of Human Communication is to Confirm Our Existence as Human Beings. Paul Watzlawick

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, changing who I want to become, Communication, food questions

Choosing to SEE — just for a moment

Good Morning, God! I stumbled on a set of videos on the Big Melt — referring to the Polar Ice Field.  And it made me sad, God. I really like this world just the way it is right now. It

Posted in a matter of scale, our small blue dot, seeing

A Completely Marvelous Day!

Good Morning, God! I don’t know when I have enjoyed a birthday more than I did yesterday!  It was just a completely marvelous day! Thank You! A few years ago, God, I might not have thought to thank You for

Posted in gratitude, Hearing, Sabbath as PLAY, sabbath rest, seeing, thankfulness

Thankfulness and Two Birthday Wishes

Good Morning, God! Wheee! Today is my birthday and I am SO THANKFUL! I am blessed — and I know it. And I would count the ways, God, but then I would be sitting here all day! I’m thankful that

Posted in gratitude, Growth Opportunities, healing, health, Helpful Hards, Prayer, thankfulness

Making Changes to Live Better and Live Longer

Good Morning, God! It seems to take a while for things to soak in to my brain. A wise friend has been sending me LOTS of information about Dr. David Servan-Schreiber and his book Anti-cancer: A New Way of Life. And

Posted in Changing, Cherishing our Bodies, choosing HARD, Heal Us Now, health

Entering Slowly into a New Week

Good Morning, God! Yesterday was a lovely Sabbath. I slept in, went to church, had a bite to eat and napped.  Ahaaa, wonderful. Then, a little grocery shopping, a walk and games with my mom, and dinner at home with

Posted in sabbath rest, seeing myself as a sheep, self care as self compassion and humility

Beauty, Busy and a New View of Time

Good Morning, God! A Smaller Lighter Life? I think that’s what I want, God. Ah, but old habits and old mindsets are VERY persistent. It takes Work and Planning to be able to Rest. Hmm. Maybe, it just takes Stopping

Posted in a hand up, sabbath rest, time, Transitions

Blogs I Follow
Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching

Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching