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The incredible VALUE of Family and Friends

Good Morning, God! Our daughters are in their own homes now — Suz leaving on the 31st and Sandy on 1/3. And I MISS THEM! Not only do I miss them but I am more AWARE of their incredible VALUE…

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, being a Slow Learner, Choosing to respond, connections, daughters, family visits

Falling down the stairs — the first step to ASKING?

Good Morning, God I woke up with the old memory of my “Experience with the Burglar” in my mind. More precisely, the memory was of me, lying in the stairwell with the burglar hitting me with my Chinese walking stick,…

Posted in a hand up, asking for help for myself, Holy Spirit

iLife, My Life and the Problems with Upgrades

Good Morning, God! I am still a little tired from — but so thankful for — a December filled with family and friends. Actually, I am grateful for a LIFE filled with Family and Friends. My desk is cluttered. My…

Posted in Growth Opportunities, LOVE, pain, Prayer, Trusting God

A variety of Gifts for the New Year

Good Morning, God! I have a GIFT for everyone for the New Year. Yes Magazine — full of positive and inspiring NEWS and articles. I subscribe and receive articles like this one on What is Real Wealth, once a week.…

Posted in a New Year, an invitation to abundant life, Changing, gifts and giftings

Rising in the Dark, Circadian Tides and Attention

Good Morning, God! I am up at my regular time but it is still DARK! Several years ago I discovered that the sun rises later up until January 15th. This morning when I checked the chart I discovered that sunrise…

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, cyclical nature of the universe, time, web of life

A Breadfruit Tree and the New Year

Good Morning, God! What could better symbolize NEW LIFE and FRUITFULNESS than a Breadfruit Tree! Yet how unexpected to find one at Ala Moana Shopping Center! But, there it was! And I was delighted! Actually, looking back at it now,…

Posted in gifts and giftings, Growth Opportunities, Trusting God

A Trip Back in Time

Good Morning, God! Yesterday, Suz and I went to Chinatown. We had just parked and were looking for the restaurant The Green Door to have lunch when Suz said, “Take a photo, Mom.” We both LOVED the colors of the…

Posted in meaningful work, time

The Greening of the Earth and ME

Good Morning, God! I am curled up in bed enjoying a SLOW morning. My Mother’s 96th Birthday lunch in her apartment went well. We brought in food, she opened presents and we played scrabble. Oh! Then we found the lovely…

Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, being together in a compassionate presence, changing who I want to become, choosing HARD, Expand my Heart, hearing myself

The HUNT for Mom’s Around-the-World Travel Diary

Good Morning, God! For some time — years — my Mom has thought that I had her travel diary. I had looked. And LOOKED. But, I couldn’t find it. However, on Christmas, our daughter, Suzanne, became aware of Mom’s distress…

Posted in family visits, gifts and giftings, tenacity

A Silent Morning — A Thankful Morning

Good Morning, God! Thank YOU for a lovely DAY, yesterday — a day which was mostly about preparing to welcome into our home our “Family of Friends.” I had such a good time preparing that I am sure it must…

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, connections, Expand my Heart, gratitude, LOVE, thankfulness

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Brené Brown

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Rachel Naomi Remen

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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