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A Long Climb

Good Morning, God! For some reason this photo really caught my eye, yesterday. Perhaps, it is because I have been thinking of the long, hard job the Japanese have to rebuild and recover after the earthquake and tsunami. Or, it

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, adjusting, Changing

A TOO Quickly Passing Sabbath

Good Morning, God! Some reflections on the Sabbath Day of yesterday: first “NOT WORKING” does not necessarily mean RESTING. My day was filled with GOOD THINGS — but they were just a bit TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. Like this photo snapped

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my authority to set limits, asking for help for myself, authority over my life, Trusting God

Back to Lagunita, Back to Oak Trees, Back to a Special Time

Good Morning, God! Yesterday morning Kit dropped Lani and Linda and me off at Lagunita — we wanted to revisit where we had spent our sophomore year. It was misting ever so slightly and it was even more lovely than

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, growing toward up, learning, Perspective, thankfulness

Inner and Outer Worlds — Meeting in Your Compassionate Presence

Good Morning, God! Kit arrived yesterday morning, EARLY — earlier even than we had “planned.” So I quickly dressed and Kit and I went off to Peet’s for a much appreciated coffee, while Suz slept for a few more minutes.

Posted in A God given diversity, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, being together in a compassionate presence, interactions, New Creatures in Christ, Ongoing Transformation

The beauty of small things

Good Morning, God! A new day! And it is a Saturday — the boys are still sleeping — and no alarms were set! I just finished the last of my espresso and I am thankful. Sandy emailed from Sydney that

Posted in Abundant Life, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, appreciation, beauty, cacti, Perspective, Possibilities, reframing

A Woman’s Day: The Farmers’ Market, Then Clothes Shopping

Good Morning, God! Here I am in L.A. — curled up in bed — waiting for Suz to announce Time for Coffee Tasting. Such a lovely way to stat the day! Mind you, God, I miss sipping coffee in bed

Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, acknowledging another's existence, appreciation, attunement, being together in a compassionate presence, daughters, friends, Fun, gender universes

A Welcome Day of Rest

Good Morning, God! I looked at my calendar yesterday and I can stay home ALL DAY today! A Low-Stimulous Day! A GIFT! I think, God, that You might be installing a rheostat inside myself. Not an ON or OFF switch,

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Posted in a hand up, a series of molts and upgrades, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my authority to set limits, Centering Prayer, loving limits, loving myself

Imagine! I’m Still Longing to Become an Organized Person

Good Morning, God! A small step or two! I’m rejoicing. You know, God, getting over the idea that I should have gotten control of my life by now — makes life much easier. I haven’t. But, I’m working on it.

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my authority to set limits, Ongoing Transformation, organized, so much to learn

Right in Our Own Backyard

Good Morning, God Yesterday Kit and I were sipping our coffee (Kit) and tea (me) when one of Your Rainbows appeared — right in our own backyard — well, our valley. Marvelous! I rushed down to take photos and caught

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Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my authority to set limits, New Creatures in Christ, rejoicing

Switch – Getting Smart About Change

Good Morning God, I’m almost through the book, Switch: How to Change When Change is Hard And isn’t it almost always hard to change? It is for me, God. But then last Friday Kit changed one word — instead of

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Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my need for help, Balancing and adjustments, choices, Choosing Meaning, Endurance, grit, growing toward up

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