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Stumbling on an Historic Spot

Good Morning, God! Chance can led us in strange and unexpected ways, God. I recognized the name of the minister as we walked by her church in Williamstown. We met with her and she gave us a map to this

Posted in Changing, gratitude, Help me to see

Clouds: Coughing, Grieving and Trusting

Good Morning, God! Cough, COUGH! Still, it is a good morning — perhaps because I am feeling my grief? Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the morning Patty died. Kit and I were lying in bed this morning and remembering.

Posted in Grief, growing toward up, Trusting God

On Being Sick and Respecting my Body

Good Morning, God! I took this photo on Wednesday when I felt fabulous — just tip top! But then the symptoms began — slowly sneaking into my consciousness. At first, I thought I was just tired from jet lag. But,

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Duty, healing, health

The Moon as Seen from Norway — and Swaziland

Good Morning, God! Heidi and Ellery Lum and their boys, Matthew and Noah,  saw this eclipse in Swaziland. They are there for Advocates for Africa’s Children, learning the language and living in a rural village as Villagers. Sunday, Ellery will

Posted in Advocates for Africa's Children, becoming the change I wish to see, complexity, Understanding

Machines, Bodies, Pet Lambs and Respect

Good Morning, God! I just heard our morning paper come — thumping against our door. I’m Up before the paper, God! But, I have had almost nine hours of sleep — and I shall return to bed for more. My

Posted in Balancing and adjustments, respect, self care as self compassion and humility

Awakened by the Moon

Good Morning, God! Going to bed before 8:00 p.m. and sleeping until 4:30 a.m. surely helps with the process of reassembling. I was happy, God, to have the moon wake me. Happy to be beginning a new day. Happy with

Posted in complexity, Mistakes, Perspective

Home — And the Process of Reassembling Myself

Good Morning, God! HOME! Home, sitting in my own dear loft office, and realizing that I am not QUITE ALL Home. I feel, God, as if I have left “parts” of me strewn — not just around New England —

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Rethinking, Understanding

Two Tired Rats Make it Through the Maze!

Good Morning, God! THANK YOU!  Kit and I made it safely to the Newark Airport yesterday. Of course, God, we WANTED to go first to the Fairfield Inn. But, my trusty Google Maps App couldn’t get us the last dozen

Posted in Ongoing Transformation, resiliency

Car Keys, Memory and Two Intersecting Articles

Good Morning, God! And it IS a GOOD morning! Partly because we are Beginning To Head HOME! And it’s partly because of two articles in this month’s Discover magazine. I love it, God, when ideas come from two directions! The

Posted in a hand up, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, Changing, Transitions

Dining at the Andover Inn after “Regrouping”

Good Morning, God! I’m not sure if it was my resolution to Go Slow — or Kit’s Good Sense. But we decided to forgo the Friday night dinner we had paid for and, instead dine at the Andover Inn. That

Posted in Creating, creativity in loving service, Mistakes, Needed Repair Time

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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