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Christmas Palms and Connections

Good evening, God.  You, of course, have already noticed my resourcefulness in creating a Christmas Tree when the stores had sold out.  You might also have noticed that I didn’t plan ahead very well.  Planning vs Creativity?  Yes, we CAN…

Posted in connections, daughters, Uncategorized

the Joy of Light

Ah, it is continuing to rain, God.  Thank You!  I love waking up to the sound of rain.  And, when the sun breaks through there is the hope of rainbows.  Yesterday was full of them — one just lying flat…

Posted in Light, Light shining through, on being opaque

standing in the Light

More thoughts on the diversity of plants and people. And perhaps a greater appreciation of adaptive resourcefulness and resiliency.

Posted in adoring Easy, cacti, resiliency, resourcefulness, water and love

power and peace and gentleness

Thank YOU, God, for coming with power and peace and gentleness.  You healed a friends broken big toe on Wednesday at our Women’s Prayer Group.  And then yesterday You choreographed an amazing prayer “conversation” with two dear friends that left…

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, power and peace and gentleness, the JOY of praying together

The lights of Christmas

Christmas without a Christmas Tree? It is looking likely and not as upsetting as I would have thought. Can I really let go of the dearly beloved pagan celebration? Can I make do with JUST THE BIRTH OF JESUS? What a thought!

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Posted in family visits, the Light of the World, winter solstice celebrations

Waimanalo Morning

Such a beautiful world you created, God. Surely you will help us stop short of destroying it? We NEED your help.

Posted in appreciation, beauty, embedded in God's Time, negotiating

On not working

What do you know! Taking a day and setting aside all work — even most of the daily duties — opened up a time of sharing. Actually more than sharing, it made possible being together in a time of deep listening. And, I am surprised that I am surprised. How many gifts we pass by on our busy way.

Posted in A weekly day of rest, asking for help for myself, being together in a compassionate presence, putting down daily diversions, refraining from work, Wanting a protected time

Safe and Sound

So, in being thankful for my husband surviving another marathon I come nose to nose with the self induced nature of stress and that unpleasant fact that I have been given both authority AND responsibility over my life/mind/thoughts/fears etc. An incredible gift, yes! But one I really don’t want to accept. But, I am willing to become willing to accept it. Mostly.

Posted in authority over my life, God as High King, putting pressure on ourselves, Queen of my Life, stopping

Kit’s running a marathon, God

Kit is running another marathon and I am feeling stressed. Stress means I need better self care. And it means I need to ask for help. I need to GET OVER the feeling of shame and inadequacy involved in needing and asking for help. Probably get over it by repeatedly asking. Not waiting until I feel ok about it.

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Posted in accepting my need for help, asking for help for myself, self care as maintenance, self care as self compassion and humility, the difficulty of doing Both And, trying vs learning

Casting my cares on God

Yes, God!  The Honolulu Marathon is tomorrow!  Less than 24 hours away.  Please take good care of Kit!  Keep him safe and well — and if he places in his age group, even better!  But, most of all I want…

Posted in acknowledging my need for prayer, intentional and invited sacred space, sacred space

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