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Orphaned Elephants in Kenya — and Hope

Good Morning, God! I’ve been reading more National Geographic magazines, God. It comes with sitting in waiting rooms. Yesterday I learned about an orphanage for elephants in Kenya. It’s the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi. There’s a lot of

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Posted in Changing, choices, growing toward up, Help me to see, hope, Understanding

Food Stamps and Farmers’ Markets

Good Morning, God! Yesterday, after a trip to the Farmers’ Market I stopped at Whole Foods. They had lots of local produce — which was great. But, the prices were significantly higher. I can’t imagine anyone who uses food stamps

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Posted in choices, Farmers' Markets, food questions, Understanding

The Moon as Seen from Norway — and Swaziland

Good Morning, God! Heidi and Ellery Lum and their boys, Matthew and Noah,  saw this eclipse in Swaziland. They are there for Advocates for Africa’s Children, learning the language and living in a rural village as Villagers. Sunday, Ellery will

Posted in Advocates for Africa's Children, becoming the change I wish to see, complexity, Understanding

Home — And the Process of Reassembling Myself

Good Morning, God! HOME! Home, sitting in my own dear loft office, and realizing that I am not QUITE ALL Home. I feel, God, as if I have left “parts” of me strewn — not just around New England —

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Rethinking, Understanding

Willful Blindness — A Must Read!

Good Morning, God! I’ve been listening to Willful Blindness for over a week now. I’m only half-way done, but already it is having an effect on me. Wednesday, at a meeting I spoke up and said what I thought. And

Posted in choosing HARD, Compassion, seeing, Understanding

Praying for Egypt and Our World — Tahrir Square and Tiananmen Square

Good Morning, God! Egypt needs HELP!  We all need help. Our World needs HELP! People in Power want to stay in power and do not go quietly. And transitions are particularly hard if there has been NO CHANGE for many

Posted in Peace, Prayer, Transitions, Understanding

Auroras, Solar Winds, and Miracles

Good Morning, God! Look God! How amazing just this one small planet is! Thank You! This Aurora was caused by a large Coronal Mass Ejection back in May. Now, I know YOU REALLY KNOW ALL ABOUT THIS. And, I know

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Posted in humility, Sunlight explored, Understanding, Venturing out of the shallows?, web of life

The Dingle Peninsula and Possibilities

Thanks be to Thee O God! Really, I am thankful! Thankful to finally be on a trip without being sick — thankful that Kit did well in the Boston Marathon — thankful to be here in Ireland. And, with just

Posted in Balancing and adjustments, Corpus Callosum People, Focus on what unites us, gratitude, Making Amends, Options, Possibilities, respect, thankfulness, the difficulty of doing Both And, Uncategorized, Understanding

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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