My Favorite Things
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,” . . . so sang Julie Andrews about a few of her favorite things in The Sound of Music. How wonderful to have a list of…
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You Belong
We all have that still, small voice within us – trying to get our attention, trying to get us to connect with ourselves. It has full knowledge and understanding of who we are, and I believe it actually commissions our…
Ready for Your Breakthrough?
Is there something on your heart you’ve been putting off doing? Some dream you’ve shelved? Some idea you’re waiting to work on when you get the time? Don’t wait. Now is a good time to get to it! You never…
Gratitude, Truth and Mystery
A few weeks ago I heard someone share a personal manifesto. Sounded interesting, so I started on one of my own. Here are a few excerpts. Gratitude. I choose to live in gratitude. I believe gratitude begets a gracious life…
Plant a Seed
I was reflecting on my life this week, feeling grateful for so many opportunities and so many people who’ve encouraged me. I thought of how often we don’t realize the imprint we have on someone else’s life. I thought of…
Passion in the Garden
My garden is a challenge. I’m not really a gardener, but I think I could be. Maybe. This quest started in 2015 when my doctor asked me, “What do you do for fun?” I sat motionless, thinking, and hoping that…
Let Freedom Ring. Indeed!
It’s July 4th weekend – Let freedom ring! It’s a time to consciously appreciate this beautiful country. Coincidentally, it was also July 4th three years ago that I set out for Spain . . . for a walk to freedom.…
I Missed Out on Spring
The other day I was lamenting that I had missed out on Spring. I was sad that in the Pacific Northwest we went straight from Winter to Summer, cold to hot. I had wanted to have a nice long Spring.…
Tribute to My Father
It’s Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads! It occurs to me to maybe write something about my father. There’s a lot I could say, but I’ll settle on the most unexpected conversation I ever had with…
Let’s Fulfill Our Essence, Our Purpose
A thought crossed my mind the other day. I wrote it down and I continue to think into it. I’ve begun to research it. I wonder just how accurate it might be. And here it is: God is in our…