Tag Archives: 紫流

What Would You Like to Do?

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

“I don’t want to be here,” my insides were shouting. For months, I disregarded my feelings and kept doing what I should, what a good Christian would. Then in Advent, God, who hears my thoughts and feels my feelings, asked … Continue reading →

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That Person

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Esther Hizsa

Where do I need to stay when everything in me wants to flee? Where do I need to leave when everything in me wants to stay? I’ve been thinking about these questions from last week’s post and Tara Brach’s invitation … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Reflections, Stories | Tagged Brown deer, Chickpea, 紫流, deer, Devon Rockola, Ephesians 4:2, Esther Hizsa, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Sun Bo Kong, two friends, V-Cafe, Veganism, virtuous pie | Leave a comment

Loving Certain People: Part 2

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

This Lent I am taking you with me on my journey to love people who annoy or anger me. In last week’s post, Rowan Williams, Abba Moses, Hafiz and Jesus invited me to move from judgment to humility and compassion. … Continue reading →

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DIY Prayer Retreat #9: Living Out Our God-Created Identity

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

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 →