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Koko Head and a Soft Slow Evening

Good Morning, God I usually see this view in the morning — it is a softer light at dusk — wrapping around us, welcoming us into relaxation. I am a recovering adrenaline addict, God. Part of the “do two things…

Posted in choices, choosing HARD, Choosing Meaning, Choosing to respond, relaxation, rest

The Eiffel Tower and Creatures of Certainty (sometimes, that’s me)

Good Morning, God! Yesterday I read that the French evacuated the Eiffel Tower and the area around it due to a bomb threat. Suz thought that the French ban on Islamic girl’s head scarfs might have had something to do…

Posted in a prayer for healing, acknowledging another's existence, being together in a compassionate presence, Common Sense, Common sense and reasonableness, Communication

Grasping the Extent of Our Power to Create

Good Morning, God! Nothing like observing YOUR creations to make us humble. A rainbow is always breathtaking . . . and one against sunset lit clouds . . . even more so. But, humble or not, we ARE made in…

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Posted in appreciation, Being a Blessing, Choosing to respond, Creating, creativity in loving service, responding to God's Spirit, Rethinking

Lost Sheep, Hungry Goats, Me

Good Morning. God! Yesterday the scripture reading was Luke 15:1-10 where Jesus talks about the lost sheep and the woman with the lost coin. I love those stories, God! I love how You CARE about the LOST. The image of…

Posted in a new view of Commons, living within limits, lying fallow, Perspective

Rocks Are Part of Life

Good Morning, God! It’s fun to look back on another morning — a morning spent at the beach. I had never noticed those rocks before. But I love them. High tide and Sandy Beach looks like smooth sand — lots…

Posted in lying fallow, Quieting my Lizard Brain, sabbath rest

Bringing the Word to Hawaii — and to Me

Good Morning, God! Last night I was repairing a copy of the biography of Lucy Thurston — and reading portions of it — Lucy G. Thurston: Pioneer Missionary in Kona Hawaii. It is so easy, God, being here now —…

Posted in courage, Expand my Heart, God's Light, Prayer, reframing, The Flow of God's Love, the Light of the World

Interacting with a Stingray

Good Morning, God I enjoy seeing the trainers at The Kahala interacting with the dolphins — it’s a familar sight. But yesterday morning I watched with amazement as a young woman seemed to be pulling a stingray around its pool…

Posted in Communication, connecting, connections, interspecies contact, Prayer

Could I be Wrong? Really?

Good Morning, God! I’ve been listening to the book Being Wrong for several days now. The author is doing a very good job of helping me to understand that being wrong is part of how we think quickly and make…

Posted in A God given diversity, adjusting, clapping our hands in joy, complexity, Expand my Heart, On being Different, people as gifts

CAFO: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Hello, God — I can’t say Good Morning! Not after I watched the trailer that publicizes the book The CAFO Reader: The Tragedy of Industrial Animal Factories What happened, God? What happened that we as a CIVILIZATION have turned our…

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, Choosing to respond, food questions

Another Wonderful Morning at the Beach

Ah, God, it is so easy to just see our family and friends. That must be why You command us to care for the stranger in our midst.

Posted in caring for the stranger in our midst, caring for the widows and orphans, interactions, stopping to see, Sunlight explored, thankfulness

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