Blog Archives

Living in the Light of Easter

Strange, God, how all of a sudden my viewpoint has shifted. Or, since You have been “keeping watch” over me — maybe not strange at all.

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Posted in authority over my life, Books, Easter, encourage and comfort, Endurance, hope

Skip Bo and the Games of Life

Now that I am retired I can create my own games. But I’m scared to actually do it.

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Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, authority over my life, Balancing and adjustments, choices, Choosing Meaning

Exercise: Creating a Positive Cascade

an iPhone with a LogYourRun app Good Morning, God! Before, my motivation for exercise was mostly vanity. Now, my motivation is more about my “Brain Health.” I’ve just finished the book, Spark, the Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the

Posted in asking for help for myself, authority over my life, exercising, health

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

Spark or The Importance of Exercise for Brains and Bodies

Good Morning, God! As You know, MAKING time for jogging has not been easy. Well, yes, I mean I haven’t done it. So, as part of my ongoing Personal Motivation and Management Campaign, I thought this book would provide, well,

Posted in asking for help for myself, authority over my life, exercising, time

The Sugar Snake and Me

Seeing the “Sugar Snake” as part of my Reptilian Brain

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Posted in authority over my life, being a Slow Learner, courage to see myself, family visits, Help me to see, images, interspecies contact, Mistakes, processing on deeper levels, Queen of my Life

A Slow “Puttering About” Day

Good Morning, God! I have talked Kit into going out for a Moon Watching Dinner! We will be going to the Shack and eating on the lanai that overlooks the Marina and watching the moon rise. This is something I

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Posted in A God given diversity, appreciation, attitudes, authority over my life, Office Overflow, sabbath rest

The Power of Images — and Stories — and Sharing

Good Morning, God! On Friday, my daughter, Sandy, sent me Before and After photos of the inside of some rooms in her house. Before she put stuff away and AFTER! Those photos had a profound effect on me. I really

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, authority over my life, images, imagining

Before and After Photos — Motivation Writ Large

Good Morning, God! Yesterday my daughter, Sandy, sent me BEFORE and AFTER photos from her home. They were amazing! Once again, the POWER of images spoke to me. But, I don’t want to show MY before photos — or her’s

Posted in a hand up, authority over my life, Balancing and adjustments, choices, The power of images

Breakfasting in Beauty — Pondering Oil Disasters

Here I am , God. I’m looking forward to having breakfast this morning at the Plumeria restaurant at the Kahala hotel. I love this place. I love the green grass, the palms, the ocean and the sky. Then there is

Posted in a matter of scale, adoring Easy, asking for help for myself, authority over my life, Balancing and adjustments, beauty, Choosing to respond, Options, responding to God's Spirit, responsibility, systematic rebuilding required, Venturing out of the shallows?

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