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Designing our own Dr. Seuss type pots

Good Morning, God! What a strange juxtaposition — the 500 hats of Bartholomew Cubbins AND the pots that we find ourselves in — or put others in. Pots and Hats? I guess, God, that it started when it occurred to

Posted in Abundant Life, authority over my life, beauty, Being ENJOYED by God, being repotted, Dancing -- between pots

Office Overflow and Being Repotted

Good Morning God, Last night I was freaked out by Office Overflow — it isn’t a good feeling. But I remembered the “rule” I’d read about how in a state of overload — just getting two tasks done — helps.

Posted in appreciation, beauty, being repotted, Centering Prayer, Office Overflow

Poppies and People

Thank You, God, for Poppies! I guess poppies are right up there with Native Grasses, God, as far as trendy goes.  These were part of the landscaping in a nice area off of Third Street — a newly trendy part

Posted in accepting my need for help, beauty, Being ENJOYED by God, being planted, blooming

Humuhumu’s and Hibiscus

The Heavens DO declare Your Glory, God. And as the full moon (the Wolf Moon) last night was 14% wider and 30% brighter than usual — it was doing its part to show forth Your Glory.  Not that I saw

Posted in appreciation, beauty, blooming, gratitude, stopping to see

Swans and Puppies

Good Morning, God.  You know, when I look at this swan I think of Apple.  Both seem to embody great design!  And there is something very attractive — appealing — in good design. For one thing, it is sleek and

Posted in beauty, connecting, connections, hugs

A Gold Star Day

Yesterday, was a Gold Star Day, God!  Thank YOU!  When I went out for my morning jog the sky was filled with fluffy pink cotton ball clouds.  I was so excited that I got my camera and SPRINTED down to

Posted in A weekly day of rest, accepting my authority to set limits, authority over my life, beauty

A Call to Bloom

Thank You, God, for the beauty of simple things. And thank You, too, for the joy of sharing.  This is my AT HOME day but I had gone out briefly, and was leisurely driving home on a back road when

Posted in beauty, blooming, both / and, Help me to see, Hope as a gift from God, Light, Light shining through, simple joys of daily life

Stained Glass and Our Hearts

Is having the Heart of a Have Not — similar to having the Mind of a Beginner? Or are they both aspects of the unplumbed gift of Humility? I pause, God, asking You to help me start fresh each morning — each moment — with YOU.

Posted in beauty, Having the Heart of a Have Not?, Light, Light shining through, Uncategorized

A world alive with Light

Yes, we live on a Small Blue Dot as I guess Carl Sagon called it. And looking at it from space it looks fragile and precious and oh so small. Here we are TOGETHER! Now, how smart do we have to be to realize we had best look for what unites us and start doing it NOW.

Posted in asking for help for myself, beauty, JOY, Light, LOVE, Our Extended Family - all creatures great and small, our small blue dot

Waimanalo Morning

Such a beautiful world you created, God. Surely you will help us stop short of destroying it? We NEED your help.

Posted in appreciation, beauty, embedded in God's Time, negotiating

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