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Rituals made while I wait

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

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Posted in Books, connecting, Creating, creativity in loving service, refraining from work, Rituals, Work

Rainbows and Rest

And thanks too for my battery being charged enough to “run” the Appreciation App.

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Posted in recharging my battery, recovery time, refraining from work, rejoicing, relaxation, sabbath rest

Back from a Week OFF

One clear lesson is that Voluntary Down Time is ever so much better than INVOLUNTARY Down Time.

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Posted in Cherishing our Bodies, Needed Repair Time, refraining from work, rest

Same View — Different Vantage Point

Good Morning, God! Yesterday, while running an errand at Kale’s food store, I thought I’d take some photos from behind Queens’ Hawaii Kai Clinic. What fun to have a different vantage point! Later I was thinking about how badly I

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Posted in processing on deeper levels, refraining from work, rest, Rethinking

A Lovely Sabbath Day!

Good Morning, God! I am UP for just a few moments — to Thank You for a New Day — a Sabbath Day. And the image I wanted for today is that of a Walled Garden. It turns out that

Posted in pruned for fruitfulness, refraining from work, relaxation, sabbath rest, sacred space

Where Good Ideas Come From

Good Morning, God! I have been reading this book on my iPhone but the impressive news is that I borrowed this title from the library AND then figured out how to get it from my laptop to my iPhone. That

Posted in Queen of my Life, refraining from work, rest, Rethinking, sabbath rest

Lessons in Stopping, Gifts of Seeing

Good Morning God! This is an incredible world! And last Friday before going to the spa at the Ihilani I went to look at the world YOU created. So beautiful! And it was good to get out of my usual

Posted in Perspective, refraining from work, reframing, sabbath rest, sacred space, stopping, stopping to see

Bagpipers Piping in my Sabbath

What a lovely Sabbath Day I had yesterday, God.  And, if I think of the day as the old people did, as starting at first star, then my Sabbath began on Saturday evening with bagpipes and drums.  Kit and I

Posted in A weekly day of rest, authority over my life, clean and tidy, refraining from work, stopping

Raining, reigning and restructuring

Ah, God, You send the clouds as well as the sun.  Clouds that bring rain — or maybe just a cooling passing shadow.  Rain water is truly a gift.  And You make it to fall on the Just and the

Posted in A weekly day of rest, accepting my authority to set limits, accepting my need for help, asking for help for myself, authority over my life, choosing HARD, Queen of my Life, refraining from work, systematic rebuilding required

On not working

What do you know! Taking a day and setting aside all work — even most of the daily duties — opened up a time of sharing. Actually more than sharing, it made possible being together in a time of deep listening. And, I am surprised that I am surprised. How many gifts we pass by on our busy way.

Posted in A weekly day of rest, asking for help for myself, being together in a compassionate presence, putting down daily diversions, refraining from work, Wanting a protected time

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