Intellectually I know how little control I have over the outcome of many of life’s events. Especially when other people are involved. But I had an interaction recently that really brought it home. I had prepared for the conversation in advance in an attempt to maintain equanimity. My intentions for right action were clear. IContinue reading “It’s Not Just Up to Me”
Category Archives: My Journey
Is Change A Choice?
Life is meant to be lived from a Center, a divine Center. Each one of us can live such a life of amazing power and peace and serenity, of integration and confidence and simplified multiplicity, on one condition – that is, if we really want to. Thomas R. Kelly, A Testament of Devotion I wasContinue reading “Is Change A Choice?”
What’s Keeping You Behind the Fence?
We didn’t have a television in my childhood home and activities centered around our church, so the news didn’t penetrate my little life bubble. Even if it had, the people around me were very conservative and not very open to the changing social dynamic. I wasn’t aware of much of the struggle for equality andContinue reading “What’s Keeping You Behind the Fence?”
Steadfast Love – New Every Morning
As many of us do, I spent some time at the end of 2021 looking back at my journal and calendar to remember what I learned, how I felt, and the connections I could see over the year. The pandemic required constant practical adjustment for all of us. I could see a thread through my journalContinue reading “Steadfast Love – New Every Morning”
Listening to the Body
I was on a Zoom call and suddenly realized that I was leaning forward in my chair towards the screen. I was holding my breath so my frustrated response wouldn’t just pop out of my mouth as I waited for my opening to speak. My chest was tight, and I had tensed up my shouldersContinue reading “Listening to the Body”
Life Is a Journey of Discovery 