“Knowledge knows that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad”[1] Knowledge is knowing that righteousness is doing the right thing, Wisdom is loving with whole mind, heart, and soul. Life has often been thought of as a journey, and we imagine it as a path or road. Suppose itContinue reading “Standing in the Stream”
Category Archives: Life and Death
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”
Prepared
“Fire… aim… ready” is a disaster, so, too, is assumptive planning. If the change includes forced cramming, it’s impudent just to be faster. I begin at ease to get ready – measured response with focused calm makes easy effort without qualm and allows for change to be steady. I circle the target and take aimContinue reading “Prepared”
Eye of the Beholder
Youth is wasted on the young speaks an oft-told separation between undone and being. Undone relates to the heart being identifies age – both are unfulfilled and real. The former embraces trust the later lacks some judgment – both encounter change and chance. Bounded by space and time, the young get old regardless and thenContinue reading “Eye of the Beholder”
Off Button
It is important not to run out of time, and I realize for that to transpire, I must be willing to make time and take time. It comes as no surprise that to find new ways, require me to remain undistracted, and most importantly to re-invent ways. Unprepared leaves me uneasy and anxious, Protracted, though,Continue reading “Off Button”
Mindfulness
Reflection is in solitary – wholeness for the self. Transcendence is for community – oneness in the other. Exploring the darkness despite fear… expectantly waiting. Imploring the lightness for respite peace… without demanding. Contemplation centers – twisting and turning mind and body. Rumination rounds – pushing and pulling soul and heart. “Oops” affirms accountability andContinue reading “Mindfulness”
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)”
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”
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”
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”
