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A Breadfruit Tree and the New Year

Good Morning, God! What could better symbolize NEW LIFE and FRUITFULNESS than a Breadfruit Tree! Yet how unexpected to find one at Ala Moana Shopping Center! But, there it was! And I was delighted! Actually, looking back at it now,

Posted in gifts and giftings, Growth Opportunities, Trusting God

Off to see Kit

Good Morning, God! Wheee. . . A STRESSFUL TIME! Kit and I agreed that we would let the doctor make the call on whether Kit ran this year’s Honolulu Marathon or not. Because of a staph infection on his left

Posted in connections, LOVE, Prayer, Trusting God

Being Grateful as a Gift to Myself

Good Morning, God! I was just about to write some Thank You cards and letters when my eye was caught by an email titled “The Blessings of Gratitude.” It was an excerpt from the book All That Jesus Asks. I

Posted in gratitude, growing toward up, Trusting God

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

A Surprise at The KCC’s Cactus Garden

Good Morning, God Saturdays usually involve a trip to the KCC Farmer’s Market. FOOD is the Star — with the international assortment of visitors the audience. On the way I pass the Cactus Garden. I confess, God, to me plants

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Posted in Flowers, interspecies contact, Perspective, stopping to see, Trusting God

A Few Thoughts on Doors

Good Morning God, I do love photos of doors. This is one of a row of doors in Dublin but the light caught it and made it special. Doors are so symbolic, God. One of my favorite verses is Revelation

Posted in doors and doorways, Light, Trusting God

At Home — Hovering between OFF and SLOW

Good Morning, God! Here I am, curled up in my bed — occasionally coughing — and SO THANKFUL that I had the wit (read: humility) to cancel all my Monday appointments. Doing that was a big deal. Somehow, I take

Posted in accepting my need for help, an invitation to abundant life, asking for help for myself, Balancing and adjustments, changing who I want to become, choices, Trusting God

Where Earth, Sky and Water Meet — and how God and I Meet

Good Morning, God! It’s true that I live in a valley — but I do get to go off into other parts of the island — and Kahala is one of my favorite places. I’m always happy to be where

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Posted in a hand up, Perspective, Trusting God, Vantage Points, Venturing out of the shallows?

Drifting Happily Through a Sabbath Day

Happy Sabbath Day, God A slow leisurely morning, God, then on into Church, and afterwards we had a nice visit with Fred and a surprisingly enjoyable “picnic” brunch with people we got to know over the food. Then home to

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Posted in being a Slow Learner, freedom, intentional and invited sacred space, relaxation, sabbath rest, sacred space, stopping, The difficulty of changing, Trusting God

So Great a Cloud of Witnesses and Mango Days

Good Morning God! Yesterday I worked VERY hard getting everything I could think of DONE so I could ENJOY a full Sabbath. This morning, I observed that if I had loaded the tea kettle last night, and put the tea

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Posted in a hand up, breathing in Your Spirit, Choosing Meaning, Grief, thankfulness, Trusting God

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