Is God a Mr. Fix-it?
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
I wanted to explore the implications of having an adult relationship with God, one where I could balance trusting God with trusting myself and take responsibility for my decisions.
Irish gladly put kettle on for Americans
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
I’m not surprised to learn that the Irish spend nearly $115 million on tea annually. Four days into visiting my birthplace, Derry City in Northern Ireland, I was “tea-ed” out.
Where do I go from here?
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
When I was younger, I seemed clear about my life’s direction, and sure about most of the decisions I had to make. In recent years I find myself struggling and floundering about the next stage of my journey.
The Bumblebees
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
I don’t know about you, but it’s so easy for me to focus on the limitations of my body instead of the power of my spirit. Too often I allow myself to be grounded by negative thoughts and beliefs, and by the judgments and opinions of others.
Breath of life
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007
We’ve taken multi-tasking to its zenith, try to pack too much into limited time frames, set impossible deadlines, and end up feeling pretty frazzled much of the time. It’s easy for me to get out of balance physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Towards transformation
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
I don’t know about you, but the concept of the caterpillar disintegrating into a mass of pulp before becoming a butterfly symbolizes many situations and periods in my life.
The gift of presence
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
In our busy world, the gift of presence can be a rare commodity. We’re often too busy to notice when someone just needs a hug, a reassuring touch, a gentle smile or a word of comfort and reassurance.
Holy-days
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
Taking holy-days and periods away from heavy schedules to revive our soul and spirit doesn’t have to cost much. I know women who turn off phones and computers, and have soul-refresher days at home.
Photograph or masterpiece?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
The challenge of looking at our image is that we judge the exterior representation. It’s easy for me to do this in my spiritual life as well. I can present a façade to others and attempt to create an illusion of perfection.
Hit by an emotional truck
Saturday, April 21, 2007
“Where is God in all of this?” “Why is this happening to me?” “How do I get the pain to stop?”
Opening the heart, Part three.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
One of the best gifts we can give ourselves is the gift of forgiveness. This does not mean we forget what happened or even tolerate or minimize wrong done to us. Forgiving what we cannot forget enables us to create new ways to remember — ways for us to rediscover who we are — persons of courage and strength.
Opening the heart, Part two.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Many people close off areas of their heart due to emotional injury. Instead of fluidity, stagnation sets in. Our spiritual arteries harden and clog with unnecessary emotional clutter.
Opening the heart, Part one.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
I don’t know about you, but I find it easy to take the gift of my body for granted. As I come to terms with the aging process, I am learning to appreciate my body’s deep wisdom and its connection to my spirit, overall health, and wholeness.
The pain package
Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
Most religious people give thanks for blessings when things go well. They see it as a sign of God’s favor. This is true but only part of the picture. God can also give the gift of blessings during periods of pain.
Do you see this woman?
Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about a female who “gate crashed’ an all-male event and threw herself at the feet of Jesus. We are told she washed his feet with her tears, wiped them with her hair, and then proceeded to massage them with expensive cream. Can’t you just see it? What a spectacle!
Consider yourself a beautiful gift, no matter what the wrapping
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
I believe that each of us is a special, beautiful gift. I am a gift to myself, and a gift to other people. I believe that part of spirituality is the discovering of and the sharing of the gift we are and the gifts we have.