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The Enduring Kindness of Boston

They are not monsters. They are small, stunted and lost in the Darkness. And as one speakers said — Darkness does not put out Darkness — only Light can put out Darkness. So then, we are called to be Lights in this World of ours.

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Posted in Caring, Compassion, connecting, Expand my Heart, God's Light, healing, Marathons

Recovering: Re-Centering and Re-Committing

It feels different. It feels as if a Force Field has been created — a Welcoming Field — eager to be joined.

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Posted in Centering Prayer, healing, processing on deeper levels

Medicare and Massage — A Healthier America

Ah, but Anxiety Stress is different! That kind of Stress burns up our energy and leaves behind lumps like hunks of charcoal clogging our bodies and our hearts.

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Posted in healing, health, systematic rebuilding required, Uncategorized, web of life

The Limits of Leadership

But what is especially sobering is that a Bad Leader has an almost limitless ability to make things worse.

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Posted in Heal Us Now, healing, responsibility, Trusting God

Aimlessness vs Floating

And by chance I am reading a book that shines an almost holy light on these thoughts of life and death. The book is God’s Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine by Dr. Victoria Sweet.

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Posted in Books, Changing, Cherishing our Bodies, healing, health, Transitions

East Meets West — Personally

Please, God, help me focus more on relaxing — on Centering, Praying and Praising — for total healing

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Posted in healing, health, relaxation, responsibility, Rethinking

Bromeliads, Microbes, and Nourishment

Not like a Major Illness. Just a Nudge reminding me of my Mortality . . . need for self care . . . and an awareness of my Impermanent but Lovely Body.

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Posted in accepting my authority to set limits, acknowledging my need for prayer, Centering Prayer, healing, humility

Simple Days: Beads and Books

I was particularly happy after I spent a few minutes removing clutter and making my “sick room” LOOK nice.

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Posted in healing, health, thankfulness

Tiger Lilies and Water Lilies and other blooms

Good Day, God! Mostly, I feel like this Tiger Lily! Open and maybe a little TOO colorful? Very confident seeming, I hope. Or, at least, that is how I feel most of the time. That is my preferred way of

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Posted in blooming, healing, people as gifts

The UPSIDE of Being Sick

Good Day, God! Oh JOY! At the moment I am upright and well enough to want to do a blog. This is my seventh day of being sick. As my Spiritual Director observed — it’s humbling! And, perhaps that is

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Posted in connecting, gratitude, healing, humility

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