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Letting Life Unfold

Good Morning, God! Yesterday I was sitting in the backyard of my Spiritual Director (note: she prefers Spiritual Companion) and talking about my mind being like a jumble of “pickup sticks.” That was the topic of our meeting last week.

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Posted in being a Slow Learner, Expand my Heart, Perspective, Play

The importance of apologies

Good Morning, God! Kit and I were chatting yesterday about the power of apologies. He was saying that he is surprised at how many times someone in retailing  fails to apologize when the situation clearly calls for it. Of course,

Posted in Apologies, becoming the change I wish to see, being a Slow Learner, Changing

After the Launch — the hard work of keeping up

Good Morning, God! Why are these people wearing regular clothes? I guess part of my mind was expecting astronauts to still be in space suits. I haven’t kept up, have I God. Keeping up is getting harder! I have an

Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, asking for help for myself, being a Slow Learner, compassion to care for myself, courage

Thoughts on Suitcases and Life

Good Morning, God! I have always marveled at Light Packers. So, finally, on this trip  I bought a small carry-on size suitcase and set about packing light.  Kit explained that it was just two “Long Weekends.” That IS true, God,

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, being a Slow Learner, Changing, Good Friday, Rethinking

The incredible VALUE of Family and Friends

Good Morning, God! Our daughters are in their own homes now — Suz leaving on the 31st and Sandy on 1/3. And I MISS THEM! Not only do I miss them but I am more AWARE of their incredible VALUE

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, being a Slow Learner, Choosing to respond, connections, daughters, family visits

The Ashes and Fruit of Humility

Humility tastes like ashes but bears the sweetest fruit.

Posted in asking for help for myself, being a Slow Learner, humility, Humility or Needing Help!, living within limits

Factors in Longevity — Obesity, Education and the Growth Mindset

Good Morning, God! Yesterday morning, I heard Professor Laura Carstensen say that educational level was the best predictor of longevity. My response was that I didn’t think it was so much the “information” gained as it was the self-discipline it

Posted in a hand up, a series of molts and upgrades, becoming the change I wish to see, being a Slow Learner, the Growth Mindset

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

Joyful Colors — And a Rainbow of Choices

Good Morning, God, It’s been raining — thank YOU! But even if the days are a bit wet these brilliant red-orange blossoms of Summer bring delight! Colors do bring joy. That’s why I bought some zinnias for my car port

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Zipping Around the East End of Oahu

Good Morning, God Well, what do You know! I worked TOO hard getting everything “done” before the Sabbath Day. Or maybe it was doing a 2 mile run first thing on my Sabbath morning — followed by the drive in

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Posted in a prayer for healing, asking for help for myself, attitudes, being a Slow Learner

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