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Sunlight, Seas, Trees and Me

Good Day, God! I’m back in my regular routine and thankful! It is a beautiful world and especially in January and February when the sun  here in Hawaii is tilted to the South. The Light seems even more glorious. This

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Posted in Centering Prayer, Perspective, Prayer, Silence

On Loving God, My Brother, and Myself

Good Morning, God! My brother sent this glorious photo of one of his trees.  And just that day I was pondering I John 4:20, which asks: How can you love God, whom you have not seen, when you do not

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Posted in LOVE, loving myself, Maintenance, people as gifts, Silence, solitude and silence

The Prairie Dog and Me

Good Morning, God! I’m VERY THANKFUL for my 10-day silent retreat. Not totally silent, to be sure — but silence removed the obligation to talk to my fellow retreatants — so, even at dinner, when conversation was allowed, it was

Posted in Centering Prayer, Changing, Silence, Transitions, Trusting God

Out of the Monastic Corridors and back into MY life

Good Morning, God! I am MOSTLY home. But, part of me still yearns for the simplicity of life in the Retreat Center. Three hours of sitting in Centering Prayer a day. Sitting intentionally in Your Presence — saying YES to

Posted in a hand up, self care as self compassion and humility, Silence, slow incremental change, Transitions

There is no Non-Communication

Good Morning, God! Almost every Friday I jog around Kapiolani Park with a friend. And because we are busy talking I don’t notice other joggers. But, yesterday, as I was out jogging at home I made it a point to

Posted in Affirmation, Communication, complexity, Silence

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