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Stumbling on an Historic Spot

Good Morning, God! Chance can led us in strange and unexpected ways, God. I recognized the name of the minister as we walked by her church in Williamstown. We met with her and she gave us a map to this

Posted in Changing, gratitude, Help me to see

Car Keys, Memory and Two Intersecting Articles

Good Morning, God! And it IS a GOOD morning! Partly because we are Beginning To Head HOME! And it’s partly because of two articles in this month’s Discover magazine. I love it, God, when ideas come from two directions! The

Posted in a hand up, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, Changing, Transitions

Looking Back — Looking Forward — Looking Inward

Good Morning, God! I spent yesterday tidying up for Arcadia. Slowing listing what I do and how else it can be done. Actually, now that I am starting retirement I am wondering WHY didn’t I do this earlier? But, I

Posted in Centering Prayer, Changing, choices, freedom, Helpful Hards

The Prairie Dog and Me

Good Morning, God! I’m VERY THANKFUL for my 10-day silent retreat. Not totally silent, to be sure — but silence removed the obligation to talk to my fellow retreatants — so, even at dinner, when conversation was allowed, it was

Posted in Centering Prayer, Changing, Silence, Transitions, Trusting God

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

Getting READY to GO!

Good Morning, God! We FLY OFF FOR BOSTON TODAY! YIKES! I must say, God, I am not the calm, cool traveler. Hmm, maybe I’m not the calm cool stay-at-home person either. Oh well. I am excited to be going and

Posted in adjusting, Adventures, Changing, Transitions

Making Changes to Live Better and Live Longer

Good Morning, God! It seems to take a while for things to soak in to my brain. A wise friend has been sending me LOTS of information about Dr. David Servan-Schreiber and his book Anti-cancer: A New Way of Life. And

Posted in Changing, Cherishing our Bodies, choosing HARD, Heal Us Now, health

A Long Climb

Good Morning, God! For some reason this photo really caught my eye, yesterday. Perhaps, it is because I have been thinking of the long, hard job the Japanese have to rebuild and recover after the earthquake and tsunami. Or, it

Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, adjusting, Changing

A New Heroine — Alice Stewart

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

Getting Healthy — A Focus on Food

Good Morning, God! Hey! My friend Becky hasn’t just published a GORGEOUS cookbook — she is about to go off to a 10 day conference to learn how to SHARE IT! As a breast cancer survivor, Becky has a passion

Posted in Changing, Cherishing our Bodies, Eating for health, food questions

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