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Calling Oldest Daughters to the Joy of Praying Together

Good Morning, God! I had a wonderful time on my trip. God! Family visits are so special! So are Reunions and trips to Sequoia and BIG Birthdays! Still, I’m VERY happy to be home. And one of the things I

Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, Prayer, Praying together extemporaneously

Red Fish, Blue Fish and Being Pleased to be Me/Ourselves

Good Day, God! I got to see my God son, Shane, graduate this morning! THANK YOU! That was such an accomplishment and I was both proud and happy. And speaking of happy, I was surprised at how happy I was

Posted in A God given diversity, asking for help for myself, Being ENJOYED by God, gifts and giftings, God as an Ongoing Gift, gratitude, respect

Choosing the Best, Choosing Conversations

Good Morning, God! I love doors — openings into new worlds, new experiences — in this case, perhaps new tastes. They are so symbolic of coming and going. I never know what makes me think that I can actually get

Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, connecting, connections, Conversations, hearing myself, hugs, listening, Prayer, relationships

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

Praise, the Gold Tree and me

Good Morning God! It was a wet, grey and rainy day yesterday. So when I saw that one of the Gold Trees on Hawaii Kai Drive was starting to bloom — I pulled into the JAIMS parking lot and came

Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, blooming, Praise, The sacrifice of praise

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

Letting God’s Light Shine

Oh Dearest God, what JOY! I’ve been meeting friends at the airport as they came flying in — yesterday and today — preparing to come to the PARTY!  And that is just what it is, God, a PARTY!  Honolulu 2010

Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, breathing in Your Spirit, clapping our hands in joy, connecting, JOY, Prayer

The Gift of ENJOYING

I have to confess, God, that I am very pleased with these anthuriums.  I didn’t even mind when Kit said, “They aren’t very bright” . . . thinking to himself — aren’t they supposed to be red? But, of course,

Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, Enjoyment

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