Good Evening, God! This week I am blessed to be going to a Centering Prayer Retreat at Saint Anthony’s Retreat House in the Kalihi Valley. I’m being trained to be a presenter. But, as they say: To teach is to…
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Reproduction and the Election
Good Morning, God! I know that some of my Christian sisters are hearing from Trump supporters: ”GET OUT AND VOTE SO WE CAN TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY.” I guess to them that means NO MORE LEGAL ABORTIONS. Trump is offering…
Tagged with: abortion, election 2015, mutual respect, respect, single issue voting
Posted in Compassion, connecting, LOVE, respect
Posted in Compassion, connecting, LOVE, respect
A glance at the ocean — and at my life
I’m a very fortunate person, on many fronts. I am thankful! And yes, God. I remember: those to whom much is given, from them much is required.
Tagged with: blessings, gratitude, Kailua Beach, obligations, privilege, respect, responding, Women
Posted in appreciation, beauty, connecting, gratitude, respect, Responding, responsibility, stopping to see, thankfulness
Posted in appreciation, beauty, connecting, gratitude, respect, Responding, responsibility, stopping to see, thankfulness
The gift of the right word
As it happens, Bullies are close to the top of my “despise” list. So, I guess, I should have suspected I was harboring a Bullying Spirit down in my Shadow Self.
Tagged with: being real, Bullies, judging, our shadow, repenting, respect
Posted in connecting, family visits, Heal Us Now, hearing myself, Helpful Hards, humility, Repentance
Posted in connecting, family visits, Heal Us Now, hearing myself, Helpful Hards, humility, Repentance
The Dark and Light of Life
I am quite certain that as sins go mine could be worse. But, that misses the point! The point IS that they are Mine and they are tired of being ignored and locked up. They want to come up and be dealt with — or at least acknowledged. That requires of me both personal Courage and personal Respect.
Tagged with: forgiving, Inner Castles, mothers, personal courage, respect
Posted in Compassion, Failing, Forgiving, freedom, Mistakes, Mothers
Posted in Compassion, Failing, Forgiving, freedom, Mistakes, Mothers
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
A String Bass, Mellow Music and Respect
Ah, yes. There is our “assignment” — to be so full of hope that we are asked about the reason for it.
Tagged with: Hawaiian music, I Peter 3:15, mellow music, Mokulele Trio, Palm Sunday, respect
Posted in hope, Music, respect
Posted in hope, Music, respect
Marriage: Pushing and Pulling Us Toward Growth
Good Morning, God! I love this man’s voice, God! He sounds kind — compassionate and intelligent — which is a great combination for a pastor. Well, for anyone. I’ve heard some of his sermons on podcasts and enjoyed them. Then…
A Moment with God 