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Time off Work and OFF the Clock

Good Morning, God! Yesterday morning I took some time “off the clock.” I’ve been pushing myself recently to get over a thousand books entered into a library database. In fact, God, I’ve become sort of compulsive about it. But yesterday

Posted in responding to God's Spirit, responsibility, rest, time

Raindrops on a Pink Hibiscus

Good Morning, God! Yesterday was The Sabbath Day — I took a friend to the airport, dropped off stuff at Arcadia, went to the 7:00 a.m. service and came home to have breakfast with Kit who had been out running

Posted in rest, Rethinking, sabbath rest, sacred space, self care as self compassion and humility

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

Please, Heal us and Help us turn toward YOU

We ALL need a Greening of our Hearts and Spirits and our Bodies.

Posted in a prayer for healing, breathing in Your Spirit, healing, hearing myself, rest, Rethinking

The Christmas Season is Coming in on a WAVE

Good Morning, God! Last night it started to RAIN and it is still not sure if it really wants to stop. The sky is grey and everything green is GREENER. I love it! The Season has caught a wave and

Posted in Holy Spirit, Prayer, rest, Rethinking, sabbath rest, sacred space

Optimism? — an interesting viewpoint

Good Morning, God! I’ve listened to this book. And it feels a bit like a kick in the head! WHACK! Things are getting BETTER! WHACK! WHACK! It’s odd, God. I have always thought of myself as a “biological optimist” —

Posted in a hand up, meaningful work, rest, Rethinking

Tranquility, Rest and Healing

So, I have NO TIME to receive the many gifts and blessings that God pours forth?

Posted in healing, humility, living within limits, Peace, rest, sabbath rest, Trusting God

Koko Head and a Soft Slow Evening

Good Morning, God I usually see this view in the morning — it is a softer light at dusk — wrapping around us, welcoming us into relaxation. I am a recovering adrenaline addict, God. Part of the “do two things

Posted in choices, choosing HARD, Choosing Meaning, Choosing to respond, relaxation, rest

Soaking, Wallowing, and Digesting on a Sabbath Day

Maybe SWEATING is some sort of “cleanup/clean out” processing too? Maybe, like forgiving?

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Posted in A weekly day of rest, Digesting as processing, rest, sabbath rest

Hagia Sophia and Sacred Places

t isn’t easy to care for what we CAN SEE. HOW MUCH HARDER it is to care for what we CAN’T SEE! I can’t see my inner Temple. I can’t get a printout on the state of my soul. There are No meter readings to tell me how I’m doing on energy inflow and output.

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Posted in Centering Prayer, humility, living within limits, recovery time, rest, sacred space

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