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Listening

The essence of dialogue is to listen well. Being heard, explicitly promotes implicit communion. Listening nurtures our story and opens our eyes. Listening sustains our being and bridges our souls. To listen well chooses life… To give our ear finds love… To take in another’s Word – initiates wholeness. Being quiet attunes the soul. ToContinue reading “Listening”

Languishing

mandatory social distancing makes for hard times and empty spaces the panaceas do not work the heartaches are not quirks virtually giving direction toughens taking remote direction the alone together approach oxymorons the non-encroach without help the tasks are joyless the days have become aimless thus i flounder and cannot flourish wallow in the solitudeContinue reading “Languishing”

Path of Holiness

Oh God, I come before You to thank You for the gift of holiness. I rediscover each day the graces and blessings bestowed, to know how to witness to Your presence. Yes, I am faced with difficulty and troubles caused by illness or distress or sorrow. Sustain me and keep me aware of the pathContinue reading “Path of Holiness”

Hesitancy

It is brainy to be a skeptic. The mind sometimes needs to sort things out, the variables are too confusing. Better to wait than to take a chance. And, it is hearty to be doubtful. Something is off and shakes to the core, commitment is just impossible. Better to have heartfelt clarity. It’s soulful toContinue reading “Hesitancy”

Consequences

Dreaming dreams and seeing visions transfigures us anew. Embrace the change and never be the same. Due… to unintended consequences it is futile to plan. No matter how careful we are, life happens and goes awry. Prepare we must for needs and wants, but not for a harvest. we must cultivate space and time toContinue reading “Consequences”

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”