Blog Archives

Athena and Questions of Wisdom

I see such a marvelous opportunity for jobs, God! All kinds of jobs and research and opportunities for ordinary people to help in our extraordinary times.

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Posted in awareness, Choosing to respond, climate changes, courage, our small blue dot

Resting and Recovering

With Patty, back in 1981, I had stayed by her side day and night for the four or so days it took her to leave us. But, my mother’s slide was too gradual. Too slow. And so I wasn’t with her when she left. Or perhaps I should say that my Body was not with her? I am becoming aware that a huge part of my inner self was with her — and is only slowly returning to me.

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Posted in connecting, lying fallow, Marathons, Mothers, mysteries, Needed Repair Time

Bags packed again . . . off to Berlin

Good Afternoon, God! I was going through old photos to find some of my late Mom. We will have a display of them at a family celebration of my mom’s life in October. My mother was beautiful At Every Age!

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Posted in connecting, Families, Perspective, Transitions, web of life

Journeying: Here and There

My mother loved science fiction and brought that openness and curiosity about what might be to our family. Openness and curiosity are helpful. However, I’m learning that more is required. Effort has a key part to play. As I anticipate the new Apple iOS 7 upgrade, I realize I am going to have to invest time, energy and effort to learn it.

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Posted in Adventures, connections, Curiosity, learning

Rebuilding — Bodies and Habits

I feel certain that the exercise of sticking with it will be of even great importance to my total well being.

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Posted in authority over my life, becoming the change I wish to see, Books, Changing, choosing HARD

A New Perspective

For nine years my mom became, a major focus — and for Kit, too, as he visited her almost as much as I did. At first, the loss of my mom, a beloved focal point, was disorienting. My Center was missing. Bad enough to be grieving, God, without feeling aimless.

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Posted in Abundant Life, adjusting, asking for help for myself, Changing, Mothers, Needed Repair Time

Thinking of Valleys and Shadows

As I sat with my mommy, I remembered what a friend shared about when her dad was dying. A big no-nonsense nurse told her and her brothers and sisters: “You all stop pestering him and leave him ALONE! Dying is Hard Work.”

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Posted in Faith, going THROUGH the sorrow, Grief, hearing myself, LOVE

Beauty, Awe and Self Care

Somehow, God, all these years I equated Self Care with Selfishness. But, it belongs under Personal Responsibility! The Bible clearly tells us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. But, we tend to focus on OTHERS FIRST — and often ONLY — not realizing that order doesn’t work long-term.

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Posted in awareness, beauty, Cherishing our Bodies, connecting, loving myself, relaxation

Color as Therapy?

Give Sorrow Words, the Grief that Does Not Speak,
Whispers to the Or’ Fraught Heart and Bids it Break.

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Posted in Colors, connecting, connections, Expand my Heart, Mothers, processing on deeper levels

A Long Earthly Journey, Completed

But best of all, Mom was a Loving Listener — not just to me, but to countless friends.

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Posted in appreciation, connecting, LOVE, Mothers, relationships, Transitions, web of life

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