We have both adjusted and we have both learned to accept. Let me rephrase that: We are still adjusting and accepting — present tense. And we are laughing!
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A Trusted Voice
Tagged with: communication, couples, Differences, Gender Gaps, Neutral Observers, trust
Posted in Balancing and adjustments, Communication, connecting, Perspective, relationships, respect
Posted in Balancing and adjustments, Communication, connecting, Perspective, relationships, respect
Our Fellow Creatures
Noticing . . . acknowledging the Presence of another . . . even by a quick meeting of the eyes and a nod . . . links us together.
Tagged with: healing, health, hearing, loving, noticing, Respecting
Posted in acknowledging another's existence, awareness, being together in a compassionate presence, Compassion, respect
Posted in acknowledging another's existence, awareness, being together in a compassionate presence, Compassion, respect
A SLOW and LOVELY Day
“I am not an optimist, but I am great believer of hope.” — Nelson Mandela
Tagged with: forgiveness, hope, Nelson Mandela, Quiet by Susan Cain, Reconciliation
Posted in appreciation, Forgiving, hope, listening, respect
Posted in appreciation, Forgiving, hope, listening, respect
My Body and Me
Good Evening, God! It came to me Tuesday night that I didn’t want to die. Dying “seemed” to be the “threat” my body somehow posed. No doubt this was a trifle over the top, but I got the message and…
Running a good race — running for respect
Society could do with a lot more female outrage, God.
The Gift of Being Heard
Good Day, God! OK. Let me start by admitting — I love to fix things . . . and solve problems. I used to think of it as Being Helpful. Of course, I did notice, every now and then, that…
Tagged with: A Hidden Wholeness, especting and protecting another person's inner teacher, patient attention
Posted in Books, Hearing, listening, respect, Rethinking
Posted in Books, Hearing, listening, respect, Rethinking
In the Grips of the Spirit of Rightness!
I must say that finding myself possessed by a Spirit of Rightness is distressing. This is NOT a Good Spirit! And I see it at work all around me.
Tagged with: excuses to judge, The dangerous Spirit of Rightness, wanting to be RIGHT
Posted in attitudes, Changing, humility, respect
Posted in attitudes, Changing, humility, respect
A String Bass, Mellow Music and Respect
Ah, yes. There is our “assignment” — to be so full of hope that we are asked about the reason for it.
Tagged with: Hawaiian music, I Peter 3:15, mellow music, Mokulele Trio, Palm Sunday, respect
Posted in hope, Music, respect
Posted in hope, Music, respect
A Moment with God 