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Count Yourself In
The gull stood on a rock in the sea.Ferry wash struck the rock and drenched her. She shifted her stance but remained, webbed feet on cold mount,as another wave splashed over her,then, another,and another. Why does she keep standing there? The next … Continue reading
Cleansed
Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. –Matthew 8:3 An uncomfortable conversation sat in my belly undigested, occupying my thoughts, stopping the flow of oxygen. I looked … Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, autism, compassion, Mystical, Poetry, Prayer Retreat Outline, Reflections
Tagged Christ heals the leper, Esther Hizsa, forgiveness, Ignatian Spiritual Excercises, Living from the Heart, Mark 4:39, Martin Vorel, Matthew 8:3, Rembrandt, SoulStream, Spiritual Director North Okanagan, Spiritual Director Vernon
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As You Step into the New Year
As 2021 comes to a close, I’m becoming more aware of what I’m leaving behind and what I want to take with me into the New Year. This year we’ve all had significant losses of one kind or another. We’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, compassion, Mindfulness, Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline, Reflections, Resource
Tagged breath prayer, centering prayer, chair yoga, compline, Contemplative Outreach, Esther Hizsa, Michał Koralewski, New Year, New Year meditation, New Year reflection, Pema Chödrön, Rachael Moore, RAIN, Revelation 21:5, self-compassion, Sherry Zak Morris, snow angel, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Tara Brach, Tonglen, Valarie Kaur, vegan food, walk away, Yoga with Adriene
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DIY Retreat #12: Welcoming the New Year
This retreat was adapted from one prepared by Mei Chang, a SoulStream partner who is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator with a heart to offer contemplative spaces in urban areas. Instructions on how to plan a personal or group retreat … Continue reading
Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer, Prayer Retreat Outline, Reflections
Tagged Alice Popkorn, Esther Hizsa, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 3:14-17, Joshua 4:1-9, little*star, Mei Chang, New Year, Peter, Reaching Out, Sitting in Silence, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, stones
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DIY Prayer Retreat #10: The Days of Autumn
Here’s another one-day prayer/silent retreat outline. Boelle Kirby adapted it from sections of “Befriending Insecurity” by Johnny Sears in Weavings Journal, Nov/Dec/Jan 2016-17, and May I Have This Dance by Joyce Rupp. You’ll find the introduction to Do It Yourself group prayer retreats here and other … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer Retreat Outline, Reflections
Tagged Boelle Kirby, Carl Mueller, Creative Splurges, Esther Hizsa, fall leaves, Horse Chestnut terminal bud in winter, Johnny Sears, Joyce Rupp, leaf, Rob Howard, Sharon, Shaun C. Williams, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver
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DIY Prayer Retreat #9: Living Out Our God-Created Identity
Here is another one-day prayer/silent retreat outline I put together for our contemplative group. You’ll find the introduction to Do It Yourself group prayer retreats here and other outlines under resources. Living Out Our God-Created Identity Introduction: Gather together, light a candle and take time … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlie Brown, 紫流, Daniel Ladinsky, Dog & Cat, Esther Hizsa, God-Created Identity, Hafiz, John Flannery, Love Poems from God, Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 5:43-48, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, With that Moon Language
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An Everyday Pilgrim 