“I am so anxious that you have an invincible kindness”[1] Show all sincere esteem Give all the kindness of gentleness and patience. What joy we will live! What blessedness we will have! For kindness begets kindness[2] What holds us? It’s love. Bound by God’s love Our hearts beat as one in theContinue reading “Practice Kindness”
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Norms
To go my own way is to follow a path, the path requires practice and commitment. To be on the way is to be in the way. The path is a way to find the way. To follow – asks my heart to attune, tells my mind to listen. Ignoring the path:Continue reading “Norms”
Creed
“I believe…” is faith without doubt. “I believe…” is not a statement of fact. The truth must be shared. It is the idea I live and die for. It is in dialogue. Faith is not enough, belief fulfills us – beyond space and time, right here and right now. Our creed’s avowal fostersContinue reading “Creed”
Wellness (Psalm 23)
Our Lady is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. I rest assured with Her in green pastures, She leads me to placid pools, She restores my soul. She guides me with flawless bearing to be renewed and refreshed. even though I walk through the valley of naughting, I will not abideContinue reading “Wellness (Psalm 23)”
Way
Too often, the manner “its” always been done, becomes the One Way “it” can be achieved, regardless of relevance and effectiveness. Unfortunately, one’s failure to get it done turns into No Way to make it happen, despite obvious or apparent alternatives. The path of least resistance leaves things undone, and makes the OtherContinue reading “Way”
Goodness (Psalm 4)
Here I am, hear my plea, O my God. I feel abandoned and all alone; I even wonder why you would listen to me be merciful to me and hear my prayer. How long, must I live with these indignities? Is my life full of delusions? Am I lying to myself? My Lady hasContinue reading “Goodness (Psalm 4)”
Embracing the Cold
It was bitterly cold and made me shiver, the prospect of enduring more made me quiver. I buttoned up and ventured forward, I braced myself and continued toward. Going quickly was not the answer, I had to slow down and embrace the cold. A measured response of absorbing the chill, makes itContinue reading “Embracing the Cold”
Blessedness (Psalm 1)
Blessed is the person who attends to companions, or follows the way of collaborators, or joins the ecstasy of grace. The faithful delight in our covenant with God, and meditate on Her wisdom day and night. The hopeful are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season,Continue reading “Blessedness (Psalm 1)”
Yielding
Submission goes two-ways there is a reverse pathway. Yielding requires Resilience, communication commences, when paying attention includes being heard. It all starts with sincere Dialogue, which is mostly listening. Being open is affected, when the other’s words take effect. Self-realization begins with Sharing, give and take is putting up with, and takingContinue reading “Yielding”
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