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Rituals made while I wait

Posted on March 28, 2017 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Evening, God! Always TWEAKING . . . that’s my motto. I love making small little changes — like adjusting a habit . . . a behavior pattern . . . or even how I view some problem. I do it…

We are all earthenware cups

Posted on October 3, 2016 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Day, God! I made this clay cup years ago . . . I intended it to be a Tree/Cup . . . but clay shrinks during firing and so the trunk is a bit small for my hand. Still,…

Tagged with: burglars, clay cups
Posted in Anger, Centering Prayer, connecting, Creating, Forgiving, LOVE, opportunities to forgive myself, Prayer

Organic Patterns and the Joy of Creating

Posted on June 13, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

If I can take delight in my odd fish, it makes it easier for me to “get” that You, God, take delight in us!

Tagged with: Art, creativity, Delight, Joy, Random Patterns
Posted in appreciation, Art, being a beginner, Being ENJOYED by God, Caring, connecting, Creating, Fun

ART BEFORE BREAKFAST

Posted on May 24, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Over focusing on products and outcomes can interfere with the JOY and TIMELESSNESS of creating.

Tagged with: Art, creating, focus, FUN, Kairos, out-of-time, re-energizing
Posted in Art, Books, connecting, Creating, Energy, JOY, Kairos

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

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

Games Creatures Play

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

It seems that Play, like Sleep, has positive functions that the Work Obsessed Mind cannot see.

An Oblique Look at . . .

Posted on June 23, 2013 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I’m thankful, God, for this mini trip back in my memory. It makes me think I want to do more “remembering.” Sharing more of our past with Kit is something I look forward to.

Tagged with: Lands End, memories, St Ives, Tate
Posted in connecting, Creating, family visits

Creating Supportive Orderly Frameworks

Posted on February 7, 2013 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Sigh. I guess that is where change begins. It begins in expanding what I value.

Permission to Color OUTSIDE the lines!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Sigh, I’ve harbored the illusion that I was good at coloring outside the lines. Only to find this January 1st that I have a Part that is dedicated to the goal of Make No Mistakes! How humbling! I know You delight in my Humbling Moments, God, but I dislike them!