Blog Archives

Magical Scorpio Rising out of the sea

Out on the ocean . . . standing in the warmth of a Caribbean night . . . I felt connected and embraced by these familiar stars. I am small, God, but I am a Part of Your Creation. And I rejoice.

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Posted in beauty, Communion, connecting, JOY, rejoicing

FULL of Feelings

I’m sure glad YOU are in charge . . . except You are delegating to each one of us, aren’t You.

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Posted in both / and, breathing in Your Spirit, Caring, Compassion, connecting, gratitude, Grief, hope, Prayer

Rejoicing and Embracing Calm

Physiological Explanations help reduce my guilt and shame. And, that is calming and healing, too.

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Posted in Centering Prayer, Changing, compassion to care for myself, connecting, Digesting as processing, Expand my Heart, healing, health

A Pre-Lent crescent moon

Good Day, God! Thank You for early morning walks with dear and trusted friends! Thank You for thin crescent moons showing through the morning clouds. Thank You for this gift of Life! How appallingly easy it is to have my

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Posted in accepting my need for help, asking for and accepting forgiveness, awareness, connecting, healing, learning, Maintenance, Quieting my Lizard Brain, rest

Being Willing to be Created . . . moment by moment

Thomas Merton said that contemplation is “to find the place where you are here and now being created by God.” WOW!

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Posted in accepting gifts sight unseen, Centering Prayer, connecting

LOVE — a fuller understanding

Good Afternoon, God! The scriptures tell us that You are Love . . . and that fills me with joy. The word also tells us that “we love because God first loved us.” You LOVE us . . . just

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Posted in connecting, Forgiving, Good News!, healing, LOVE

Forgiving ourselves for being afraid

Our Heart seems to be the pivot point in changing.

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Posted in connecting, fears, Forgiving, hearing myself, LOVE, Maintenance, small hidden fears

A Peaceful Day

Today was a day entirely at home. I had no idea that having nothing on the calendar would be so refreshing.

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Posted in Centering Prayer, connecting, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, Peace, Prayer, rest

The Joy of Praying with a friend

The only think that I experience as even better — is to talk to You with others! It is more that just “praying” with someone. It is as if each person is Listening and Responding with You “helping”. That kind of prayer is one of the most meaningful things I do. And afterwards I feel more Alive . . . more Aerated . . . more Joyful.
How is it, God, that Praying isn’t presented that way? Oh, I do wish prayer were Packaged Properly!

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Posted in attunement, connecting, Conversations, Prayer, Praying together extemporaneously

Hello to 2015

But, it is becoming clear to me that Personal Responsibility is the KEY to Freedom! The Key to a better life . . . to fuller use of the Life You have given me. Thank You, God, for 2014 AND for a New Year!

Posted in a New Year, connecting, Failure as Teacher, Families, learning, Mistakes, responsibility

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