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A Night in Old Hawaii

Good Morning, God! Last night’s tribute to the late Auntie Irmgard, a local legend in Hawaiian music, was like going back in time. Back to a family time — back to a slower time — when entertainment was something we did together,

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Posted in connecting, connections, Enjoyment, JOY, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, The World of our Senses, time

Am I a Squiggle or a Circle?

Good Morning, God! Last week as we picked up friends to take to the airport, I was fascinated by this palm in their garden. So stalwart! So decisive! And, I couldn’t help but notice, decidedly rigid! They also had a

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Posted in A God given diversity, a series of molts and upgrades, adjusting, an invitation to abundant life, Changing, clapping our hands in joy, JOY, visible turnings

Clouds in the Sky: Seeing things in Context

Good Morning, God! Yesterday was a bumper day for photos! I was at the Ala Moana Shopping Center taking photos in Neiman Marcus and the Apple Store.  Then in the evening my brother sent me a great photo of four

Posted in Enjoyment, JOY, reframing, seeing

A Yellow Royal Poinciana and the Joy of Living

Good Morning, God! What fun! As I was looking for what photo I wanted to share, I was listening to Dr. Dean Ornish speaking about Sustainable Changes. His main point is that changes that make us joyful are sustainable. And

Posted in appreciation, Enjoyment, healing, health, JOY, Motivation

A Day Full of Diverse Joys

Good morning, God! Such a FULL DAY — starting with sipping coffee with Kit and then running with Kit. After a shower I took off to 15 Craigside, by way of Arcadia — to pick up a book truck. Once

Posted in A God given diversity, Abundant Life, JOY, meaningful work

Praying Together — A Call

A call to pray together in small groups.

Posted in connecting, connections, intentional and invited sacred space, JOY, Prayer

Prayers and Rainbows and Cell Phones

Good Morning, God It has been a week since the last full moon and given how dark the sky is in this photo it looks like this moon was a day or two past full. Taking photos at night —

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Posted in Centering Prayer, connections, JOY, Perspective, Prayer, time

Joyful Colors — And a Rainbow of Choices

Good Morning, God, It’s been raining — thank YOU! But even if the days are a bit wet these brilliant red-orange blossoms of Summer bring delight! Colors do bring joy. That’s why I bought some zinnias for my car port

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Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, being a Slow Learner, Colors, hope, JOY

Flowers and Photos and My First iPhone

Good Morning, God! I was walking back to my car from shopping when I saw these blossoms! Such colors! And there in my pocket was my new — my FIRST — iPhone! Out it came and with a few clicks

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Posted in being a beginner, blooming, JOY, learning, Redesigning the Church, Sharing

Bright Spots — Learning to Look for Them

Good Morning, God! What a lovely way to start the day — hearing high school students from Langley, British Columbia, Canada play their ukuleles at Kit’s Rotary Club. This ensemble comes every year to Hawaii — playing our “State Musical

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Posted in Enjoyment, Fun, JOY, Music, Perspective

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Brené Brown

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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

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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