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Our Fellow Creatures

Posted on April 3, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Noticing . . . acknowledging the Presence of another . . . even by a quick meeting of the eyes and a nod . . . links us together.

Learning vs Changing

Posted on April 1, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I am struck, God, by the difference between adding vastly enjoyable information to my mind and the effort of changing my behavior — for example, jogging regularly.

Tagged with: changing, choosing, Learning
Posted in Changing, changing who I want to become, Cherishing our Bodies, choices, choosing HARD, connecting

Colors and Connections

Posted on March 28, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

This is the true essence of Life — that You, God, aka Creator of the Universe, desire to be in our midst and in our hearts. Wow!

Wanting, Seeking, Asking — for God’s Help

Posted on March 14, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

You had given us a powerful Ferrari but we kept it in the garage and only rolled it out 4 or 5 times a year to sit in it.

A Dove in a Time of Turbulence

Posted on March 12, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I did. And I am convicted of my need to pray daily for those in authority — over us, and over others. Fruitful Prayer is not always Easy Prayer. It takes faith. And to pray for peace? That takes a lot of faith. Please help us!

Tagged with: disrespect, Faith, peace, Prayer, Praying for those in authority, projecting, turbulence
Posted in Faith, Peace, Prayer, respect, responding to God's Spirit, responsibility

The Fragility of Humans — the Power of Love

Posted on March 5, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

But, God, it is very hard for us to accept the reality that You Love us! We just don’t believe it. Well, maybe in our Heads but not in our Heart or Gut.

Tagged with: damaged hearts, Fr. Boyle, grace, Love, Tattoos on the Heart, undeserved love
Posted in Compassion, Forgiven!, Good News!, LOVE

Blooming — or is it Unfolding?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

You are still wanting to open up parts of me that have been closed off. You are not done with me. You are not done with any of us.

Tagged with: Blooming, Change, Homeostasis, Small Acts, trust, Unfolding
Posted in Changing, Choosing to respond, compassion to care for myself, connecting, decision making, LOVE

Light on Water and Upgrades

Posted on February 23, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

My complaint is basically that we are a Beta Species. Surely Upgrades are coming? Meanwhile, You point out that our Hardware is adequate but our Software really needs upgrading.

Perspective — Extending Mine

Posted on February 18, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

One of the lovely things about having a dear friend visit is that I get nudged out of my rut.

Tagged with: Balance, compassion, evictions, perspective, Sandy Beach
Posted in Balancing and adjustments, Compassion, connecting, Expand my Heart, Perspective

Beginning Again . . . and again

Posted on February 9, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Meanwhile, I just finished Stitches by Anne Lamott which is about Life NOT being perfect and she says, “I forget what a phenomenon this life is, beyond all opinion, category or doctrine.” Yes, God! Life is full of stitches and sketches and moments of awe!