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Committing to the Dance of Life

Good Morning, God! Yesterday I actually left home without my iPhone. A whole day without a photographic record! Hmm. But, perhaps, I have more snapshots stored in my mind because of that. The exhibit of Yuan paintings at the Honolulu

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Posted in Dancing, freedom, perspectives, Understanding

Taking care of “My Own Dear Self”

Underground currents of salt water flowing deep within me.

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Posted in a hand up, being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, listening, LOVE, Wholeness

A Day of Rest

Good Afternoon, God! I was way too relaxed to try to write this morning. Relaxed, thankful and perhaps a tad depleted. Also, not willing to tussle with online network problems at the hotel. Funny, God, how cheap hotels provide free

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Posted in days of rest as conservation days?, Prayer, seeing, self care as self compassion and humility

The Beauty of Ordinary Things

Good Morning, God! The beauty of  ordinary things is sometimes overwhelming! My camera didn’t quite capture the beauty of this tree out in back of Kokua Co-op. But I “saw” it. You have put us in a Beautiful World, God.

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Posted in appreciation, beauty, Families, Perspective

Blooming — Where ever we are

Good Morning, God! I was thinking of using photos of Sunrises or Rainbows for this morning’s blog. But it feels as if You have selected this small flower — blooming in a small crack between the concrete wall and the

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Posted in blooming, Failing, fears, growing toward up, Growth Opportunities

Angry Birds and the Game of Life

Good Morning, God! I began my day by sitting and listening in Centering Prayer. And what I heard is — It isn’t about Words. It is about Hearts. Oddly enough, that leads me into reflections on the Angry Birds game.

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Posted in attunement, becoming the change I wish to see, Changing, Hearts, listening

Education being turned Right Side Up

Good Morning, God! Last Friday night Kit and I went to hear Dr. Philip Pizzo, dean of the Stanford Medical School. Dean Pizzo is super bright and super articulate — information just flowed out of him. But when Dr. Pizzo

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Posted in hope, learning, small meaningful moments

I’m NOT running with the Coyotes

Good Morning, God! I’m up at dawn, again. Taking photos and sipping coffee. I have turned over to Sandy all of the responsibilities for the boys leaving for school. I am relaxed and happy. I was considering going jogging earlier

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Posted in Common Sense, exercising

A Thirst — for Love?

Good Morning, God! It was just a few days ago that the relationship between Water and Love resurfaced in my mind. That idea reappeared this morning as I gathered up the empty water bottles from around the house for recycling.

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Posted in a hand up, Abundant Life, LOVE

A New Week — Another World

Good Morning, God! My morning work is done and I am feeling good! Both boys (young men, really) are off to school with lunches, water bottles, backpacks and saxophone. I have done my morning jog and have now returned to

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Posted in Abundant Life, accepting my need for help, cacti, learning, Light shining through, the gift of persistent love

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