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Playing — the Joy of Surprises

Posted on April 9, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

And, sometimes, God, I do break loose from my mind’s control and let my hand and brush have fun.

Tagged with: creating, Joy, playing, Prayer, Surprises
Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, connecting, Creating, Energy, Enjoyment, JOY, the JOY of praying together

Learning vs Changing

Posted on April 1, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I am struck, God, by the difference between adding vastly enjoyable information to my mind and the effort of changing my behavior — for example, jogging regularly.

Tagged with: changing, choosing, Learning
Posted in Changing, changing who I want to become, Cherishing our Bodies, choices, choosing HARD, connecting

Colors and Connections

Posted on March 28, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

This is the true essence of Life — that You, God, aka Creator of the Universe, desire to be in our midst and in our hearts. Wow!

Wanting, Seeking, Asking — for God’s Help

Posted on March 14, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

You had given us a powerful Ferrari but we kept it in the garage and only rolled it out 4 or 5 times a year to sit in it.

Blooming — or is it Unfolding?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

You are still wanting to open up parts of me that have been closed off. You are not done with me. You are not done with any of us.

Tagged with: Blooming, Change, Homeostasis, Small Acts, trust, Unfolding
Posted in Changing, Choosing to respond, compassion to care for myself, connecting, decision making, LOVE

Light on Water and Upgrades

Posted on February 23, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

My complaint is basically that we are a Beta Species. Surely Upgrades are coming? Meanwhile, You point out that our Hardware is adequate but our Software really needs upgrading.

Perspective — Extending Mine

Posted on February 18, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

One of the lovely things about having a dear friend visit is that I get nudged out of my rut.

Tagged with: Balance, compassion, evictions, perspective, Sandy Beach
Posted in Balancing and adjustments, Compassion, connecting, Expand my Heart, Perspective

Beginning Again . . . and again

Posted on February 9, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Meanwhile, I just finished Stitches by Anne Lamott which is about Life NOT being perfect and she says, “I forget what a phenomenon this life is, beyond all opinion, category or doctrine.” Yes, God! Life is full of stitches and sketches and moments of awe!

Tagged with: Anne Lamott, Art, creations, Hope and Repair, Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning
Posted in Books, Changing, connecting, Creating, Expand my Heart, learning

Becoming Sturdy

Posted on February 5, 2014 by a moment with god — 2 Comments

We are told to pray in secret — in our prayer closet. But we have the promise that when two or three gather together in Your Name — You will BE THERE WITH THEM.

Praising God — Pulling out the Stops!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Ah, God. You have made us with a Praise Stop, and a Rejoicing Stop, a Grateful Stop and many more stops. Those Stops add a Rich Emotional Layer to ordinary “notes” or decisions. And, it seems to me that we designed to use those Trusting Positive Grateful Stops.