Fears seem to lose a lot of their power when we face them and name them. Sharing does seem to be part of the healing process.
Blog Archives
Saguaros and Stories — at the Golden Hour
Ah, we all have stories, God. And it is healing for us to tell them — to share them with folks who will laugh with us and not at us. But, Dr. Brene Brown cautions about only sharing our “Shame Stories” with people who have shown themselves worthy (trustworthy) of hearing them.
Tagged with: Amends, healing, mistakes, Repentance, Story Tellers, Toxic Shame
Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, connecting, family visits, healing, self care as self compassion and humility, Sharing
Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, connecting, family visits, healing, self care as self compassion and humility, Sharing
Evening on the Beach in Waikiki
I confess that I have screened out most of the world’s “news” due to over-reactions on my part. I know enough to pray. And I give what I can.
Tagged with: beauty, the focus of our thoughts
Posted in Focus on what unites us, Sharing, simple joys of daily life
Posted in Focus on what unites us, Sharing, simple joys of daily life
Water Lilies and Punahou Reunions
people got up and shared — some stories were funny and some were sad but all were kind. There was a lovely sense of respect and appreciation for each person who had left us.
Tagged with: memorial service, picnics, Punahou School Reunion, respect
Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Belonging to each other, Celebrations, Sharing
Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Belonging to each other, Celebrations, Sharing
Breakfast with Ian in Piazza Gavi
Ian is a man of few words so there will be periods of silence. But, it will be a comfortable silence.
Tagged with: Daughters, dividing my time, family visits, grandsons, Piazza Gavi, Uncle Tom's Cabin
Posted in Families, family visits, Sharing
Posted in Families, family visits, Sharing
Bromeliad Leaves, Connections and Respect
I feel as if I am just barely touching the Deep Importance of the Logarithmic Acceleration of Internet Connections. It is as if my mind knows it is BIG and IMPORTANT but is blind to how or why or what it might mean.
Tagged with: bromeliad leaves, connections, learning as making connections
Posted in connecting, connections, respect, Sharing
Posted in connecting, connections, respect, Sharing
Time sitting beside the Waters
There is something very healing about sitting near water.
Tagged with: a moment with God
Posted in appreciation, Conversations, friends, rest, seeing, Sharing, Sub-Selves
Posted in appreciation, Conversations, friends, rest, seeing, Sharing, Sub-Selves
Walking, Talking and (a little) Shopping
Good Morning, God! Let’s see. Yesterday. Seven Hours of walking, talking and just a little shopping! How does one process that? Or does one? I am thankful with Time with Daughters! It was a wonderful gift when Sandy parked her…
Tagged with: Abbott Kinney Street, mother daughter time, Santa Monica, shopping as gathering
Posted in connecting, Conversations, daughters, Hearing, Sharing
Posted in connecting, Conversations, daughters, Hearing, Sharing
Kakaako, Families, and the Ongoing Adjustments of Life
Good Morning, God! Yesterday found me in the heart of Kakaako, just west of the Ala Moana shopping center. I think of Kakaako as Where the Work Gets Done. Work places are rarely pretty but they are really necessary. I…
Tagged with: adjustments, deeper healing, forgiving, hidden traumas, processing, sharing our wounds, tears of repentance, The Heart of Kakaako
Posted in connecting, Conversations, courage to see myself, family visits, Feeling our feelings, finding hidden fears, Forgiving, Hearing, listening, Sharing
Posted in connecting, Conversations, courage to see myself, family visits, Feeling our feelings, finding hidden fears, Forgiving, Hearing, listening, Sharing
Beauty, Life and Weeping with Those Who Weep
Good Morning, God! I’m headed off this morning — EARLY — to get my mom to the doctor’s by 7:30 A.M. I want to get to her apartment in time for her to have some coffee and a bite to…
A Moment with God 