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The gift of Hope

Hope is inextricably bound up with the Life Force. But our very life force itself depends on self care. Our having the humility to choose good food and necessary rest and the gift of sleep

Posted in A weekly day of rest, God's Provision, gusts of discouragement, gusts of hopelessness, Hope as a gift from God, the cold snow of reality, the essential nature of hope

Hearing myself and others

I love it when I get up before the birds, God.  I love it when it is dark and quiet and still. Maybe because it is easier to hear You in the silence?  Or maybe because it is just so…

Posted in A weekly day of rest, friends, hearing myself, recovery time, relationships

Loving myself first?

A good morning, indeed!  Sleeping in . . . staying home.  The day is sunny and bright.  I can, if I want to, go and have lunch at the Blu Water Grill and look out at the marina and Koko…

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Posted in acknowledging another's existence, calling my mom, hearing myself, putting pressure on ourselves, The daily details of love, writing a thank you note

Recovery time, a gift I mostly don’t accept

Thank You, God!  Thank You for MUSIC, for the Messiah, for helping Handel compose it.  You gave him a lot of help, if he did, indeed, write it in 24 days.  Kit is dubious.  But, I say, SURE, with Your…

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Posted in A weekly day of rest, Handel's Messiah, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, recovery time, Trusting God

Busy — a Christian sin?

Thank You, God, for TREES! This is the one next to Atherton Chapel — only this time I took it with a camera, instead of my cell phone.  It is in better focus.  You know, God, there are a lot…

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Posted in being planted, busy, taking time to focus, walking not running

Hope and Help

Good Morning, God, I was going to pray about something close at hand.  Like thanking You for the wonderful turnout for the First Annual Arcadia Library Open House yesterday.  (I love being the “library consultant” and thank you for that,…

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Posted in a hand up, Advocates for Africa's Children, connecting, hope, the joy of sharing

Webs of Life

Thank you, God for sunlight!  I love sunlight on the water, but there is something healing about light through green leaves.  All the living green things in our lives — breathing out oxygen — for us to breathe in.  All…

Posted in connections, friends, web of life

Embedded in God’s Time

Thank You for the moon. And for the stars, too.  Although we see so few due to light pollution. Yesterday, driving in to town, I was enchanted by the full moon hanging on the edge of the horizon.  I wanted…

Posted in embedded in God's Time, the moon as calendar, time

What kind of cat am I?

This is my Mom’s cat.  I know You know all about her, God.  You know about her life BEFORE the Humane Society. And You know why she has TWO microchips in her.  You understand her trauma about being in a…

Posted in interactivity, lap time, relationships

Even clouds declare Your Glory

I remember laughing and saying something to the effect that the part of our mind that KNOWS YOU [GOD] EXIST isn’t the part that does science.

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Posted in gratitude, Heavens declare the Glory of God, humility, perspectives

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