Blog Archives

Starry Skies, Constants that might not be, and Humility

Good Morning, God! I thought this was a beautiful photo . . . but it turned out to be a painting. Still, it is gorgeous! The Heavens DO declare Your Glory! It is sad that we hardly ever get to

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Heavens declare the Glory of God, humility, Perspective

A Wind in the Door and The Wind of the Spirit

Good Morning God, There is a lovely quote from Madeleine L’Engle, “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” I think

Posted in a prayer for healing, fears, Heal Us Now, Humility or Needing Help!, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, Perspective

Windows into My Daughter’s World

Good Morning God! I was sitting in Sandy’s living room, reading, when I looked up and saw this cloud over the mountains. What a lovely scene! Being a Full-Time Tutu is full of mostly lovely scenes — and an unexpected

Posted in people as gifts, Perspective, perspectives

Clouds and Weather — Outside — and In Us

Good Morning, God I’m in bed — relishing a Sabbath rest — and pondering “weather.” Yesterday morning Ian burst into my bedroom at 8:30 READY for the promised breakfast at Jerry Bob’s restaurant. As we set out the sky was

Posted in Hearing, people as gifts, Perspective, seeing

A Surprise at The KCC’s Cactus Garden

Good Morning, God Saturdays usually involve a trip to the KCC Farmer’s Market. FOOD is the Star — with the international assortment of visitors the audience. On the way I pass the Cactus Garden. I confess, God, to me plants

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Posted in Flowers, interspecies contact, Perspective, stopping to see, Trusting God

Lost Sheep, Hungry Goats, Me

Good Morning. God! Yesterday the scripture reading was Luke 15:1-10 where Jesus talks about the lost sheep and the woman with the lost coin. I love those stories, God! I love how You CARE about the LOST. The image of

Posted in a new view of Commons, living within limits, lying fallow, Perspective

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

Where Earth, Sky and Water Meet — and how God and I Meet

Good Morning, God! It’s true that I live in a valley — but I do get to go off into other parts of the island — and Kahala is one of my favorite places. I’m always happy to be where

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Posted in a hand up, Perspective, Trusting God, Vantage Points, Venturing out of the shallows?

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

Being Aerated – Regaining Perspective – The By-Products of Prayer

his sort of being together WITH YOU and with one another aerates my soul — brings me closer to You and to Your Perspective.

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Posted in attunement, being together in a compassionate presence, Perspective, Prayer

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