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Here comes Christmas — More than we can grasp

Good Morning, God! Today is Christmas Eve — the day before Christmas when all is Waiting and Holding its breath. I love the legends and folktales, God. Isn’t there one about the animals being able to speak on Christmas Eve?

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Posted in Christmas, hope, Hope as a gift from God, LOVE, Understanding

Taking care of “My Own Dear Self”

Underground currents of salt water flowing deep within me.

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Posted in a hand up, being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, listening, LOVE, Wholeness

We Love, Because He First Loved Us

Good Morning, God! As I was walking up the hill to my car — after taking Mom to the doctor’s — I remembered, “We love, because He first loved us.” I was passing a hedge of yellow hibiscus at the

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Posted in Life isn't supposed to be easy., LOVE, thankfulness, The Flow of God's Love

A “Room” in the Corridor

Good Morning, God! I’m a bit late this morning — due to the TIME at Queen’s Emergency Room yesterday. Monday’s are busy in the ERs, God. And Queens is OVER capacity — thus the “room” in the corridor. It was

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Posted in appreciation, complexity, daughters, LOVE, people as gifts

Marathons, Ancient Heiaus and Christmas

Good Morning, God! All is quiet. My sweetie pie is out for an eight mile run. The night still has a few more minutes before the sun rises. This is the start of Marathon Week. The Honolulu Marathon being next

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Posted in Christmas, LOVE, Sacrifice

On Loving God, My Brother, and Myself

Good Morning, God! My brother sent this glorious photo of one of his trees.  And just that day I was pondering I John 4:20, which asks: How can you love God, whom you have not seen, when you do not

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Posted in LOVE, loving myself, Maintenance, people as gifts, Silence, solitude and silence

Marriage: Pushing and Pulling Us Toward Growth

Good Morning, God! I love this man’s voice, God! He sounds kind — compassionate and intelligent — which is a great combination for a pastor. Well, for anyone. I’ve heard some of his sermons on podcasts and enjoyed them. Then

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Posted in connecting, connections, JOY, living within limits, LOVE, people as gifts, respect

Changing my questions and my Heart

Good Morning, God! Somehow, in the change over to my new iPhone I stumbled into listening to this book again. I enjoyed hearing it — even for the second time. I found I needed reminding. Such a simple concept, God.

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Posted in a hand up, Abundant Life, learning, LOVE, Peace, Possibilities

The Return of the Parents

Good Morning, God! And a good, good morning it is! Sandy and Dave have returned home and I am no longer The Responsible Party! Sigh. I had forgotten just HOW responsible parents are. I love my grandsons, but I am

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Posted in Communication, hugs, LOVE

A Thirst — for Love?

Good Morning, God! It was just a few days ago that the relationship between Water and Love resurfaced in my mind. That idea reappeared this morning as I gathered up the empty water bottles from around the house for recycling.

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Posted in a hand up, Abundant Life, LOVE

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