Blog Archives

Walking in the Dawn’s Early Light

Maybe the best part is that I actually noticed and investigated this prolonged period (19 days) where the sun rises at exactly the same time.

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Posted in Abundant Life, appreciation, seasonal changes, seeing, simple joys of daily life, slow incremental change, stopping to see

Sunlight, Seas, Trees and Me

Good Day, God! I’m back in my regular routine and thankful! It is a beautiful world and especially in January and February when the sun  here in Hawaii is tilted to the South. The Light seems even more glorious. This

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Posted in Centering Prayer, Perspective, Prayer, Silence

Unfurling — Still more growing to do

I am a Child. And Growth comes more from the Failing and Forgiving than from “getting IT right!”

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Posted in a hand up, Compassion, growing toward up, layer upon layer, LOVE

Attitudes, Adjustments and Being Alive

Ah Ha! My mother has been abducted by Space Aliens and transported into a Time Warp!

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Posted in Compassion, Hearts, seeing, time

Back from a Week OFF

One clear lesson is that Voluntary Down Time is ever so much better than INVOLUNTARY Down Time.

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Posted in Cherishing our Bodies, Needed Repair Time, refraining from work, rest

Changing Viewpoints, Changing Perspectives

Good Night, God! Koko Crater is one of my favorite objects to photograph. But almost always I take photos from the Hawaii Kai side. This view was taken on our walk up Makapuu,, on the other side. There is a

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Posted in Changing, Hearing, listening, lying fallow, Perspective

Makapuu Lighthouse, Great Views and Whales Too

Good Day, God! I’ve seen the Makapu’u Lighthouse for years, but only as a small white shape on the slope of Makapuu Point on the island of Oahu. It was planned back in the 1880’s — when Hawaii was still a

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Posted in appreciation, Light, Perspective, thankfulness

Creative Solutions and Doing Something Different

G’Day, God! This morning, my wonderful husband Kit suggested that I do a blog on “Creative Solutions.” Like what?, I said. Like the huge pen at your mom’s retirement residence, he replied. And, he’s right. That huge pen, for use

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Posted in Creating, Possibilities, rest, self care as self compassion and humility

Sunset, Tiki Torches and a Few Thoughts

Good Evening, God! Well, a slip of the fingers and an empty post got published. Ah yes, God, I make mistakes — all kinds! Maybe that’s why I went ahead and ordered a copy of Wabi-Sabi. This is a book

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Posted in Changing, cyclical nature of the universe, the joy of sharing, the layers of life, time, Transitions

Time sitting beside the Waters

There is something very healing about sitting near water.

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Posted in appreciation, Conversations, friends, rest, seeing, Sharing, Sub-Selves

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