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The Difficulties of Using my Time Wisely

Good Morning, God! I new day! A day for appreciating the small details of life — like the light through ti plants and palm leaves! A day for taking it easy. A day in which I can choose what I

Posted in choices, time

The Minimum Effective Dose and January Hopes

Good Morning, God! I am up early, sitting here listening to the rain. I’m enjoying the sound, but hoping it will be done before it’s time to go walking! This book The 4-Hour Body, was irresistible! January is surely the

Posted in Changing, choices, hope, reframing, seeing

Outsourcing our Worries — Prayer?

Good Morning, God! I don’t think I’ll read this book, God, but I really enjoyed the article about Sian Beilock’s research in Discover Magazine. Choke isn’t about failing to do our best — Choke is about falling into the abyss

Posted in choices, Prayer, respect, Worries

An Asteroid Flyby – And Things that go Bump in the Night

Good Morning, God! O.K., so it was a SMALL asteroid that just missed us yesterday. Still, God, I don’t care much for the “idea” of asteroids coming between us and our moon. And when I looked at this chart it

Posted in choices, decision making, fears, thankfulness

Volcanic Plumes, Conflicting Choices and Bigger Hearts

Good Morning, God, Having been caught in the Icelandic Volcano’s Travel Snarl — I didn’t much care for reading: “Larger events are less frequent but they will occur.” That was a quote from volcanologist, Haraldur Sigurdsson, who is chairing a

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Posted in Balancing and adjustments, choices, complexity, decision making, Hearts

Koko Head and a Soft Slow Evening

Good Morning, God I usually see this view in the morning — it is a softer light at dusk — wrapping around us, welcoming us into relaxation. I am a recovering adrenaline addict, God. Part of the “do two things

Posted in choices, choosing HARD, Choosing Meaning, Choosing to respond, relaxation, rest

On Becoming More Resilient — Part 2

Good Morning, God! I enjoy reading books like the one above. This week the lectionary included Deteronomy 30:15-20. This is where Moses says “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curse. Chose life so that you and

Posted in asking for help for myself, Balancing and adjustments, choices, resiliency, resourcefulness, social support networks

At Home — Hovering between OFF and SLOW

Good Morning, God! Here I am, curled up in my bed — occasionally coughing — and SO THANKFUL that I had the wit (read: humility) to cancel all my Monday appointments. Doing that was a big deal. Somehow, I take

Posted in accepting my need for help, an invitation to abundant life, asking for help for myself, Balancing and adjustments, changing who I want to become, choices, Trusting God

What Women Want – The Lady Ragnell Story and Respect

Good Morning, God! This morning I wanted to talk to You about RESPECTING OTHERS as opposed to LABELING OTHERS. This, God, is what comes of thinking. Or maybe it is what comes of shaking bits of information together as if

Posted in choices, Expand my Heart, freedom, gender universes, respect

Priorities, Gender Differences, And a New Attack on Structuring my Space

Good Morning, God! I saw this bright colored hibiscus yesterday and whipped out my camera to capture it for Kit. I was remembering the time I showed him a glorious hibiscus bush in full bloom — showed it to him

Posted in both / and, choices, Colors, complexity, sabbath rest, supportive organizational structures

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