Listen to me, my Lady, be with me and my heartache. Hear my cry for help, my Queen and my Mother, answer my prayer. I turn to you when I awake; in the morning I ask you in joyous expectation not a demanding one. You are present always in allContinue reading “Happiness (Psalm 5)”
Monthly Archives: August 2021
Ritual
Ritual is both a blessing and a curse – A blessing ‘cause it makes order of chaos, a curse ‘cause it fosters chaos of order. The blessing treats us all as equals, without regard for worldly status, granting access to the common good. The curse thwarts personal expression, and therefore shuns creativity, promoting ennui ofContinue reading “Ritual”
Good Faith
To be what I am and not be what I am not – a challenging if not impossible effort. The heart has feelings and wants to be in relation – a both–and condition, it leads with submission. The mind uses logic and needs to be with science – an either-or separation, it transacts with reason.Continue reading “Good Faith”
Losing
When at a lost whether total or not, it is always best to surrender. Beaten requires submission, surrender means losing graciously Competing for a title of epitaph or land, imposes on another. So, losing a game or war forces a surrender and accepting terms. Maintaining an emotional balance, contorts my being. So, losing my temperContinue reading “Losing”
Consent
“Let it be,” is empowering – Listening can be disquieting, but union requires openness and following nurtures flowering. The request I somewhat resent – my first response, “Don’t tell me that,” but the call renders clarity and submission begets assent. Of course, I can invoke dissent – I am free to do as I wish,Continue reading “Consent”
Tenderness (Psalm 16)
Dear Mother, keep me safe. I rest assured with your protection. “You are my God. without you, there is no goodness.” Your people, who share with us, are wonderful. I take great delight in them. Those who worship other gods have troubled hearts. I will not make sacrifices for those gods..Continue reading “Tenderness (Psalm 16)”
Manna
Despite my crankiness, I am nourished by manna, and today, I have happiness. “When they measured it… the one who gathered much did not have too much, who gathered little did not have too little.”[1] Grumbling and grumpiness are expected. Still, complaints are heard and prayers answered, but misuse will spoil the gift and ruinContinue reading “Manna”
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