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Recharging

Posted on June 25, 2017 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! I looked at my calendar and there isn’t much on it — for this week and the next. And my heart leapt with JOY! I am FINALLY doing much LESS and experiencing true rest . . .…

Home, Sweet Home!

Posted on May 3, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

To me, Love is often just Time Together, as when Kit went with me looking for shells. This shell is far more precious for my finding it with him. Time with loved ones . . . time with You . . . that’s LOVE!

Thoughts on Shifting Time and Learning Names

Posted on November 12, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

This morning, my grandson Ian and I left for school 5 minutes earlier than we usually do. And mid-way through the drive I thought — gosh, this is so much more relaxing! Just five minutes early made everything better. Please help me, God, shift my time back 5 minutes!

Tagged with: Being Early, busy, Giving, Names, Naming, Rushing, time, Timing
Posted in authority over my life, busy, busy as an attack strategy, connecting, recovery time, relaxation, rest

An Old Fashioned Vacation

Posted on July 25, 2012 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Ah, BUSY. Such a vital part of growing up and finding our who we are — or might be. But, so different from Simple Mindfulness.

Getting Ready to Go

Posted on July 16, 2012 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Oh! How have we gotten to this horrible state where a Natural Death is not the norm? Lawsuits I guess.

Tagged with: Allowing a Natural Death, hard decisions, POLST forms, Refusing Resuscitation
Posted in busy, Caring, growing toward up, responsibility

Sitting (right now) off the beaten path

Posted on February 9, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I am now beginning to understand viscerally what Dr. Arch Hart said about how “BUSY builds a WALL around our brain’s Pleasure Center.”

Tagged with: anhedonia, busy, Dr. Arch Hart
Posted in Balancing and adjustments, busy, busy as an attack strategy, compassion to care for myself, humility

What happened to MY Overfill Alarm?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Good Morning, God! I just happened to notice this small little box the other day while I was getting gas. I didn’t remember ever seeing it before. It clearly says it is an “Overfill Alarm.” My instant response was WHY…

Looking Back Three Months and Feeling Thankful

Posted on August 4, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! I’ve been trying to tell folks how it is that I feel so much LIGHTER since I have (mostly) retired. In truth, God, I am not yet THAT blessed with “free time” as there are a few…

Tagged with: addiction to busy
Posted in an invitation to abundant life, busy, Changing, Choosing to respond, Work

A New Heroine — Alice Stewart

Posted on March 15, 2011 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Good Morning, God! A new day — and a new gift! Thank You, God, for showing me yet another unsung woman hero. It was when I was reading the book Willful Blindness yesterday, that I learned about Dr. Alice Stewart an…

Posted in busy, Changing, choices, courage, health

A View from the “Stairway to Heaven”

Posted on January 8, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! This photo of the Pali was taken from the Stairway to Heaven above Kaneohe. Over 4,500 steps — almost straight UP. Yesterday I walked DOWN 11 floors and it was fairly easy. I can’t imagine walking UP…

Posted in a matter of scale, busy, Hearing, listening, Perspective, stopping to listen, stopping to see