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Data and DELIGHT

Look what I found, God. Here am I — so in love with Sunsets and Sunrises — and here is this geosynchronous satellite focused on our sun non stop for at least five years.  Tons — well terabytes — of

Posted in cyclical nature of the universe, so much to learn

Meticulous? Me? Don’t laugh!

Good Morning, God.  I sort of failed to keep my Sabbath Day, yesterday. I had made ONE exception — to stop by Arcadia after church and find the last name and phone number of a person so I could confirm

Posted in being a beginner, blooming, both / and, Meticulousness

Happy Valentine’s Day

So good, God, all this focus on love . . . hearts and flowers — especially red flowers and, of course  chocolate. Yesterday the Farmers’ market was filled with red flowers — great armfuls coming in and going out. It

Posted in connecting, connections, sacred space, simple joys of daily life, small meaningful moments

The Jesters of Diversions and Distractions

Yesterday, God, the same friend who took the side that You don’t waive Your rules — send me a post from InwardOutward.org. The one she sent was from 2/10 with the last line reading: Jesus’ truth is greater than all

Posted in busy, Perspective, putting down daily diversions

Adrift on the Sea of TIME

Here I sit in Hawaii, God, warm enough to be going swimming this morning. Meanwhile, WINTER has the World in an icy grip. Friends back East are praying their power stays on as neighbors without power have come to stay

Posted in Life is hard., Life isn't supposed to be easy., living by every word that comes from God, LOVE, mindfulness, perspectives, time

Hello, Dolly — an Image of God?

In a class after church we were discussing You, God. In my group most people thought You were bound by the natural laws that You have created. How SAD that would be! I prefer thinking of you as a “Hello Dolly”

Posted in processing on deeper levels, sacred space, the essential nature of hope, the JOY of praying together, Trusting God

The Eiffel Tower and A Matter of Scale

Good Morning, God.  I can still remember how surprised I was by the Eiffel Tower.  I was so familiar with the image that I discounted it as “touristy.” But as I approached it I was blown away by its size.

Posted in a matter of scale, an invitation to abundant life

Silverswords, fresh from God’s Hand

So, God, what is the idea hidden inside this photo of a Silversword? I found it in my photos last night and as soon as I saw it I WANTED to put it in my prayer.  But, Why? I remember

Posted in Becoming FRESH from God's Hand

My Ferris Wheel Life

Good Morning, God.  It’s Monday and the cycle of the week begins.  Around and around go the days of the week — structured and predictable — yet still managing to hold surprises.  Ours to fill, or leave open and even

Posted in adoring Easy, courage to see myself, Risky living with the Holy Spirit

A Day for Play — imagine THAT

Good Morning, God! A Sabbath Day — rest — recovery — reconciliation? Reconciliation with myself?  An interesting thought. So many Parts – People – Creatures — inside me. Layers?  A Rainbow?  A Spectrum?  And we want to talk together –

Posted in imagining, sabbath dreaming

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