Blog Archives

Taking care of “My Own Dear Self”

Underground currents of salt water flowing deep within me.

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Posted in a hand up, being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, listening, LOVE, Wholeness

On Feeling Like a Pile of Pick-up Sticks

Rainbows as Signs Good Morning, God! After hearing myself say something to the effect that I felt like pile of “pick-up-sticks” it came to me that I needed to do something about it. So, I called a old friend who

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Posted in accepting my need for help, being together in a compassionate presence, compassion to care for myself, complexity

A Young Anthurium and Growing Throughout Life

Good Morning, God! This is still a very young anthurium — only a bit over 6 inches now — and last week it was so furled up an small I thought it might be a leaf. Funny how anthurium leaves

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Growth Opportunities, humility, Patience

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

Good Morning, God! The heavens DO declare Your Glory, God. THANK YOU! This photo is from a batch that Lois took a year or so ago — intending to share them with me — and I finally got them yesterday.

Posted in appreciation, being together in a compassionate presence, embedded in God's Time, Heavens declare the Glory of God

All things Bright and Beautiful

Good Morning, God! Oh, COLOR and LIGHT — the utter joy of SEEING! These flowers were for sale Saturday, at the KCC Farmers’ Market. But, had I bought them and taken them home, God, I wouldn’t be able, inside, to

Posted in being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, Belonging to each other, Forgiven!, healing, Hearing

On Being Sick and Respecting my Body

Good Morning, God! I took this photo on Wednesday when I felt fabulous — just tip top! But then the symptoms began — slowly sneaking into my consciousness. At first, I thought I was just tired from jet lag. But,

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Duty, healing, health

Home — And the Process of Reassembling Myself

Good Morning, God! HOME! Home, sitting in my own dear loft office, and realizing that I am not QUITE ALL Home. I feel, God, as if I have left “parts” of me strewn — not just around New England —

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Rethinking, Understanding

The Dimensions of Music — and Purposes of Bravery

Good Morning, God! Kit and I were in this church last night to hear the first rehearsal of Patty’s Poems — from her book, Mango Days — set to music.  We’d seen the score, God. But we had not HEARD it.

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Belonging to each other, Grief, Hearing, Helpful Hards, Sorrows of the Deep

Going on an Affirmation Feast?

The Primary Purpose of Human Communication is to Confirm Our Existence as Human Beings. Paul Watzlawick

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, changing who I want to become, Communication, food questions

The sorrows of life, the joys of praying

Good Morning, God! Thank You for the great gift of Your interest, love and attention. I am so thankful! I have been praying with and for people at Honolulu ’11 and I have experienced Your deep interest, concern and love

Posted in a prayer for healing, being together in a compassionate presence, Prayer, Praying together extemporaneously, thankfulness

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