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Rabbit Trails
I follow any lead that will take me to the future I desire, hop down each trail, only to sit back on my haunches when it ends with the word: trust. You know what I need and are labouring even now to give me, to give every living … Continue reading
Disappointed
When old fears emerge,something in me is disappointed and wishes I’d get over it and move on. She (this part of me) has the wisdom of Jesus, knows the truth that will set me free, but lacks his compassionand patience. He finds … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, compassion, Poetry, Reflections
Tagged Alfred Handel, Esther Hizsa, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:15-16, Good Shepherd, Ignatian Spiritual Excercises, INTVGene, Lament, Living from the Heart, SoulStream, Spiritual Director North Okanagan, Spiritual Director Vernon, Tony Hudson
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The Joy You Are
Conspicuous by its absence, I wondered if my fear of disaster had left for good but no that part of me revealed herself in an argument. Arguments are good for that. I had thought, since I survived my worst-case scenario, her angst would ease off. Yes, she says. … Continue reading
Rest in Love
Listen! The Lord, the Eternal, the Holy One of Israel says,“In returning and rest, you will be saved. In quietness and trust you will find strength.”–Isaiah 30:15 (The Voice) The sun is setting in the west And the birds begin to … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, Mindfulness, Mystical, Poetry, Reflections
Tagged Amelisa Resting, Donnie Ray Jones, Esther Hizsa, Ignatian Spiritual Excercises, Isaiah 30:15, Landkaartje, Living from the Heart, Matthew 11:28, Rhapsody of Rest, Sara Thomsen, SoulStream, Spiritual Director North Okanagan, Spiritual Director Vernon, Sylvia Sassen
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Always Coming to Us in Love
Our basic stance in life and toward God is one of receptivity rather than achievement. This is the heart of the contemplative way: receptivity to God who is always coming to us in love.—SoulStream Community, Values I consider how God … Continue reading
The Conversion of Rosie: Part 1
I took my mom to get her hair cut. Since she had chemo over a year ago, no hairdresser’s been able to tame her soft white hair. She looks like Punk Rocker meets Alfalfa. Once, I saw her elderly tablemate … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, False Self, Reflections
Tagged Acts 9, Alfalfa, Esther Hizsa, Ignatian Spiritual Excercises, Little Rascals, Living from the Heart, No Bad Parts, Norman Rockwell, overly responsible, Richard Schwartz, Rosie the Riveter, SoulStream, Spiritual Director North Okanagan, Spiritual Director Vernon
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An Everyday Pilgrim 