Good Morning, God! It is a much smaller world than it was when I was young, God. I just finished reading an email from a friend in Africa and another from a friend in Brazil. And Sanz has been sending…
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A Variety of Perspectives — Skies and Stars and Galaxies
Tagged with: countless galaxies, Perspectives, Stretching my mind
Posted in a matter of scale, Perspective, reframing, web of life
Posted in a matter of scale, Perspective, reframing, web of life
A Sabbath Day — Founded on Humility — Who Knew?
Good Morning, God! A lovely, quiet Sabbath Day. I will be reading scripture in a couple of hours and playing scrabble with my Mom. But, that is pretty much all I have planned. Maybe a walk with Kit after dinner?…
Tagged with: exhaustion, overload, retiring
Posted in humility, responsibility, sabbath rest, seeing, self care as self compassion and humility, simple joys of daily life
Posted in humility, responsibility, sabbath rest, seeing, self care as self compassion and humility, simple joys of daily life
Letting go of Work — Re-embracing the World
Good Morning, God! Yesterday was my first time back in the water since I left on my first trip back in April. Three months ago? Really, God? But, You are Right. I’ve been busy. Who knew that “Letting Go” took…
A Lovely Day — but Missing Any Limits
Good Morning, God! Yesterday was a lovely day . . . a very social day with breakfast, lunch and dinner out with friends.It was a mostly “going slow” day. Kit meanwhile was serving dinner to the homeless with the CUC…
My Need for Meaning — and how to Invest my Time
Good Morning, God! I got up to make a note to myself about this book — but then I saw that my “How To” handout for tomorrow’s meeting wasn’t done. I confess, God, I spent 30+ minutes finishing it. Work…
Tagged with: "work is addictive", our need for meaning, the need to finish, The Upside of Irrationality
Posted in Compassion, compassion to care for myself, Meaning, meaningful work, time, web of life, Work
Posted in Compassion, compassion to care for myself, Meaning, meaningful work, time, web of life, Work
Being Happy with What we Have — a Life Enhancer
Good Morning, God! I splurged on an orchid this Saturday — just before I went into the Farmers’ Market. Earlier a friend had told me that she has to get there really early to get orchids with more than one…
Tagged with: Advocates for Africa's Children, charity, contentment, gratitude, Heifer International, life enhancers
Posted in Giving, gratitude
Posted in Giving, gratitude
It is NEVER too late to apologize
Good Morning, God! I had considered using this photo whilst pondering apologies. It would have made the point that sometimes it is just too late to apologize. Only, I know it is NEVER to late to apologize! I’m thinking of…
The importance of apologies
Good Morning, God! Kit and I were chatting yesterday about the power of apologies. He was saying that he is surprised at how many times someone in retailing fails to apologize when the situation clearly calls for it. Of course,…
Opposable Thumbs and Opposable Virtues
Good Morning, God! Polydactyl cats? Amazing, God! Who knew that some cats are polydactyl) — that is, have “opposable thumbs!” I thought only humans had opposable thumbs. By “thumb” I mean a digit that can meet another digit — pad…
Words of Wisdom from Kit
Good Morning, God! When Kit was asked by a dear friend if he had any Words of Wisdom he instantly replied: Marry Well! Needless to say, I was pleased to hear him say that, God. But, I was also profoundly…
A Moment with God 