There is no law against the spiritual fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Fruit waiting to burst forth from our inner most selves where the spark of the divine melds with our inner most being. Buried deep-so it seems. Buried behind a protective and opaque wall of concrete and … Continue reading Practice the Spiritual Fruits with Intention
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Meaning and Good News
There is no meaning-to my life-to my small life, my small self. The meaning of life, any life, all of life, is life itself. When I die, I die. Therefore, let me live for today. How shall I live? Simply. So others may live. So that life may continue-long after I’m gone. Life! What is … Continue reading Meaning and Good News
Higher Calling
Have you ever noticed how religions and belief systems are often divisive and promote dualistic thinking? Somehow, we think we’ve got the answer, or we're on the right team and the 'other' is on the wrong team. We think we're God's favorite and God is on our side. Or perhaps we think God is passé … Continue reading Higher Calling
I’m Back: Down with FB rants and Up with Back of Beyond
Bus stop for work commute. A precious moment.I've fallen down on my commitment to myself to post on at least a monthly basis. I beat myself up a bit, but now I'm back. Admittedly, since the election of Donald Trump for POTUS, I've become a FB junkie posting provovactive articles, devouring and commenting on news … Continue reading I’m Back: Down with FB rants and Up with Back of Beyond
Trump’s Campaign of Bigotry: How to Move Forward
My friend recently posted a challenge on social media asking for perspectives on the content of Jamelle Bouie's article in Slate and this is my response as I try to navigate through the fog. Racism and other forms of bigotry (a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially … Continue reading Trump’s Campaign of Bigotry: How to Move Forward
Denial to Acceptance and Everything In Between
I notice my anxiety rise as I watch the results of our presidential election numbers come in. I sip on my wine. PA shows Hillary far ahead at 10:30 last evening, I breathe easier. Chris not so much. I'm troubled by how close the numbers are in so many other states. But there are always … Continue reading Denial to Acceptance and Everything In Between
Coming out of the Shadows
I fell asleep last night with views through my window of the star filled night and a bright crescent moon on the Western Horizon. I wake to the orange glow of the mountains as they are set on fire by the rising sun. It's cool, almost cold. I hurry to make my coffee and wrap … Continue reading Coming out of the Shadows
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