I call out to my God. I pray to Her for Her favor. I pour out my problem to Her. I tell Her about my trouble. When I grow weak, She knows what I’m going through. In the path where I walk, people have hidden a trap to catch me. Look around me,Continue reading “Savior (Psalm 142)”
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Resiliency
To hope against hope To remain calm To embrace change It staggers the imagination What we are faced with: Global destruction Political dissention Social declination Religious diminution Physical deterioration Irreparable damage has been done Can we make a difference? Global restoration Political renovation Social reformation ReligiousContinue reading “Resiliency”
Denouement with Dignity
So true it is; it is good to have work and of great joy to work with dignity. It does not matter what the lived task is – it matters only how the job is done. I am so very grateful to have work. Yes, it makes me happy to be complete. The appointed taskContinue reading “Denouement with Dignity”
Window of the Soul
To see, I must open my eyes. To be seen, I must open my eyes. The light cleanses by soul – purifying my imagination, reconciling my imagination. I have eyes and see the light. Myopia sharpens my focus. Perspicacity hones my focus. My soul becomes aware – one with attentiveness, wholeContinue reading “Window of the Soul”
Worthiness (Psalm 30)
My Lady, I give you praise lift me out of the depths and do not let my despair consume me. My God, I call to you for help heal me. My Mother, save me from ruination; do not abandon me. I sing with the rest of the wholly holy to ourContinue reading “Worthiness (Psalm 30)”
Ready
I believe I must be prepared. Ready is where I begin. The Law of Unintended Consequences gives me pause and makes my response measured. Accommodation is needed, cooperation is wanted, readiness is being open. The plan is not predestined, I realize “Yes” affirms, I validate “No” denies. Ready prepares the way, willing supports the choice,Continue reading “Ready”
Hereon
I promise attentiveness from hereon, first, I must listen from hear on. Of course, this needs awareness herein, second, I must listen hear in. Hearing depends on being receptive, listening to the difference of voices. It is true those who have ears to hear. My future relies on committing to hereon Open to what-is makesContinue reading “Hereon”
Yearn (Psalm 63)
O God, my Mother, my heart yearns for you; my soul desires you, my body longs for you, I am in a dry and dreary land where there is no water. I am still in your presence, though Embrace me and give me peace and equanimity. Your love is betterContinue reading “Yearn (Psalm 63)”
Moment
Being in the moment means prepared for now The moment is not in space and time – rather it’s of heart and hope Central to the moment is to be rested for rest is active To say, “just a moment” enjoins to engage… wait in harmony The moment unites us sharing a moment heals ourContinue reading “Moment”
Rested
The lesson of creation is “God had finished the work… so on the seventh day God rested”.[1] Yes, that is the story’s message at day’s end, the work’s done… it’s time to be finished and rest. Resting is not apathetic – a time of not doing – I must prepare to be restful. RestingContinue reading “Rested”
