Disciplined imagination reflects God’s reflection. When I was a child, reward and punishment was activity’s pivot. When caught breaking the rules, absolution was sought through atonement and reparation. As a reflecting adult, compassion and sacrifice mirrors Divine mercy. The Beatitudes rule, communion is achieved through submission and grace. Common good relies on justice and seeksContinue reading “Magis”
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Prayer
Some demand with hubris. Some expect with humility. Perchance the same words but such different instants. “…all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.”[1] We have sinned and we are in need of help. Beyond reciting words, Prayer calls from the heart. “…humbling oneself is difficult. It demands so muchContinue reading “Prayer”
Messenger
Sometimes the messenger needs to remember to not shoot the messenger. When the Message is heard, the messenger is polite – without rudeness, direct, without smoke and mirrors. Life is conflicting Truth… thwarting community. Love holds opposing Word… dancing with divergence. When the Message is real, the messenger must educe – a heartfelt response, notContinue reading “Messenger”
MisCommunication
An expectation can be misunderstood, and, after the fact, it feels like an undue demand. Incomplete communication… can become a blustery exchange – clueless cross words. The root of the problem is oftentimes a false notion from an incomplete conversation. To listen after speaking is important for being heard clearly, and makes for proper reacting.Continue reading “MisCommunication”
Consent
“Let it be,” is empowering – Listening can be disquieting, but union requires openness and following nurtures flowering. The request I somewhat resent – my first response, “Don’t tell me that,” but the call renders clarity and submission begets assent. Of course, I can invoke dissent – I am free to do as I wish,Continue reading “Consent”
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”
Conflict
Some say conflict is all good; others say no good can come of it. Yes, conflict can be counterproductive, when confronted by selfish motives – the adversity is viewed as conditions to be dismissed or overcome. Or, conflict can be oh… so productive, when accepted with shared intentions – calmness persists in the adversity toContinue reading “Conflict”
Don Kuhn
We met at the corner and Don said “let’s go this way” – on the labyrinth walk Don mastered measured response. Our paths crisscrossed often often when I reversed course – calm in adversity Don had been there and done that. In the labyrinth, the way is clear and undefined – a carefulContinue reading “Don Kuhn”
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