O God, I am tired and confused. Help me be still, Help me be quiet and listen, Help me not be overwhelmed by what must be done. Give me peace as I start anew. Help me rest assured in your presence, Help me say, “Yes, I can”, Help me trust you and myself. O God,Continue reading “Embracing Change”
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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”
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”
Clearing the Car
I parked the car backwards at the front of the driveway prepared to pull out. A Nor’easter was rambling and as expected, blanketed us with a lot of snow. Slowly, inch by inch, hour by hour it piled up, covering everything earthbound. Covering eyesore and beauty with quiet equanimity, regardless of stature. Transformed by change,Continue reading “Clearing the Car”
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”
Be the Change
“Let us change our lives, our minds and our hearts. Let us turn our affections from wrongdoing to God.” [i] To talk the talk, I must walk the walk To be transforming, I must embrace being transformed. Believe what I say, because it matches what I do. I empower when I transform, indeed when IContinue reading “Be the Change”
Acceptance
It is not always about change; it is about transformation. Being one expands my range – fulfillment is in transition. Of course, I will never be the same; and, indeed, I may be different. Being one expands my heart’s claim – contentment is embracing bent. Some strive to make it happen; rather thanContinue reading “Acceptance”
Word
To hear, I must listen, to listen, I must be all in. I labor to leave the womb, I suffer to heal the wound. As the cosmos is revolving, the word is evolving. With others, in gestation, I embrace the mutation. My time is not terminal. My space is real liminal. I liveContinue reading “Word”
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