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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

The sorrows of life, the joys of praying

Good Morning, God! Thank You for the great gift of Your interest, love and attention. I am so thankful! I have been praying with and for people at Honolulu ’11 and I have experienced Your deep interest, concern and love

Posted in a prayer for healing, being together in a compassionate presence, Prayer, Praying together extemporaneously, thankfulness

Permission to Rest — the Kindness of God

Good Morning, God! I have been given permission to rest! And now I am smiling as MANY people (including myself) have been trying to give me permission to rest. But, somehow, I didn’t “believe” it — or “accept” it. Aaah,

Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, A weekly day of rest, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, rest, Rethinking

The Importance and Beauty of Trees

Good Morning, God! Just as seeing the Kolea brightens my day, so do the monkey pod trees bring me joy. There is something about their shape that just makes me happy. I like to think, God, that they make You

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, Endurance, Fruit of the Spirit, Trees

Golden Plovers and their Spring Trip

Pacific Golden Plover Good Morning, God! We are getting close to mid-April when the Kolea (Pacific Golden Plovers) gather and then fly off to Alaska. I love seeing these bird, God. Partly, because they are beautiful, but also because the

Posted in delight, interspecies contact, Trusting God, web of life

A Very Effective Ant Killer

Good Morning, God! One of my most reliable friends recommended this artificial sweetener as a very effective ant killer. I thought, Really? How odd is THAT, God! But, we have been beset by the world’s smallest ants for several months.

Posted in food questions, health

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