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Being by the Ocean and Loving It

Good Morning, God! There is almost nothing as wonderful as sitting by the water. A small stream or creek will do. Water has an incredible attraction. But sitting by the water here in Hawaii has a special SUPER SATURATED FEEL

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Posted in appreciation, beauty, Creating, Flowers, God as an Ongoing Gift, gratitude

Waikiki at Mid-Morning and Me at Mid-Afternoon

Good Morning, God! I’ve always thought of Hawaii as being in Technicolor — while the rest of the world is mostly Black and White. Coming to Hawaii felt a lot like stepping into Oz — and I was coming from

Posted in adjusting, attunement, Balancing and adjustments, beauty, Borrowing from the Body's Bank, growing toward up

A Wonderful Run — Rainbows and Herons and Friends

Good Morning, God! Thank You for a wonderful day yesterday! The Mango Days Fun Run went well. We had a bit of sprinkle to bless and cool us — and to give us a Rainbow. The breakfast afterwards was perfect

Posted in beauty, God's gifts, gratitude, small meaningful moments, stopping to see

The Joy of Seeing, Appreciating and BEING appreciated

Good Morning, God This tree — seen in silhouette — stopped me in my tracks and I reached for my camera. I love these trees, God. I love the way they branch and twist and curl. They go from trunk

Posted in background / foreground questions, beauty, clapping our hands in joy, Vantage Points

White Hibiscus Flowers: Appreciated or Evaluated?

Good Morning, God! Kit has been going on walks with me after dinner – it is a true gift from him – as he has often run in the afternoon. I’m grateful! But, I will admit, God, that I am

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Posted in appreciation, beauty, gender universes, perspectives

The Nile, Temples dug out of the sand, and each of us as God’s Temple

Good Morning, God The most wonderful book came in the mail yesterday. Letters from Egypt by Florence Nightengale — written when she was 29 years old. Imagine that, God! Ah, the wonders of the online used book market. This View

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Posted in beauty, Colors, intentional and invited sacred space, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, Light, Light shining through, The Holy Spirit, the Light of the World, We are God's temple

Shower Trees and the Joy of Sharing

Good Morning God, The World is so FILLED with lovely things that they crowd into my vision — WAITING, WANTING to be appreciated. Here in Hawaii, the Trees mark the seasons. We are now in the Season of the Shower

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Posted in Abundant Life, acknowledging another's existence, appreciation, Balancing and adjustments, beauty

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?

Soap bubbles, tulips and facing forward

Thank You, God, for a Glorious Day! Really, a perfect day! The first half spent in bed — doing nothing much — a half day OFF! Then, when Kit came back from the group walking tour, I bestirred myself and

Posted in appreciation, beauty, clapping our hands in joy, Expand my Heart, God's gifts, JOY, simple joys of daily life, stopping to see, taking time to focus, thankfulness, the gift of nothing to do

We have Chandeliers while The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

Good Morning, God! Chandeliers are lovely things and they were, in days gone by — a symbol of wealth. Symbols of Wealth. Hmmm. How does a wealthy person SHOW that he or she is wealthy? And WHY would a person

Posted in a matter of scale, Balancing and adjustments, beauty, Light, Our lights vs Your light, Perspective

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