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Legacy

He made his signature move and said, “Do this in memory of me.” Much easier said than done. As was suggested, the key is preparation, just showing up – not enough. First, the table must be set sometimes simple, sometimes ornate readied to be a center. Then, to dress the part, washed up, and vested,Continue reading “Legacy”

The Covenant

I have been chosen by God and I am grateful to be chosen. God embraces me and blesses me and I accept the graces. I am a part of creation. God joyously expects me to be a good steward without demanding subservience. I offer God my heart and soul, open and submissive. I offerContinue reading “The Covenant”

Waiting

Waiting is not for me, you, or another… Waiting is with me, you, and another. Waiting listens with patience – Aware of what is revealed. A part while being apart, hearing the sounds of silence, continue to continue. Waiting stands still with courage – Attentive to needs and wants. Abide despite abiding, cultivating is theContinue reading “Waiting”

Cancelling Cancel

Well-intentioned Zero Tolerance has created unintended consequences “Political correctness” is to be applauded and it is an acquired skill accompanied by shame and humility Misread context creates false positives Thoughtless comments make ill-fitting negatives Youth makes mistakes Anger violates civility Separateness teaches inequality Conceit blinds openness What is done speaks to what is said andContinue reading “Cancelling Cancel”

Eye of the Heart

Truth is in the dialogue with my imagination, which offers me the possibility of irrational objectivity. Just as my insight changes, so, too, my consciousness reflects the nested reality of whar makes me up – and what I’m making up. It helps me to see. If I walk barefoot, and absorb the power of theContinue reading “Eye of the Heart”

Always in All Ways (Psalm 139)

My Lady, You are in my bones. You are with me always in all ways; You embrace me and hold me close. From the time I wake up until I go to sleep; You are my companion everyday in every way. Before a word is on my tongue, a thought inContinue reading “Always in All Ways (Psalm 139)”

In the Darkness

It is not clear – the way to go It is not blocked, the path is clear. It is unclear because darkness… obscures the given direction Despite this, I must venture forth, step aheart into the darkness, with courage embrace the unknown, engaging what I do not know. “Be not afraid” is a mantra –Continue reading “In the Darkness”

Oasis

We start each day alone. Be aware and be attentive. Be aware that those who cross your path is the image and likeness. Be attentive and honor all and yield not to discouragement. The Spirit drove him forth into the desert.”[1] Prayer and fasting opens us This rite of passage tests – If we listen,Continue reading “Oasis”

Problem

Just sayin’, “no problem”, does not help. There is a tendency to dismiss problems, by suggesting they are not, what they are: an issue to deal with. Time and time again problems remain. Unless trouble is responded to, these issues will not resolve themselves. Just sayin’, “no problem”, does not help. Unacknowledged problems will fester,Continue reading “Problem”

Success

Success is not by number assessed. Success is by commitment possessed. I do wonder how good I have done. I doubt it is in more the merrier. I believe what counts is having fun. There are those who would fully dismiss this hard to accept success notion. I submit fun is getting a kiss. SuccessContinue reading “Success”