Tag Archives: Living from the Heart

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

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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

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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

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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

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This Beautiful Now

In returning and rest, you will be saved. In quietness and trust you will find strength. –Isaiah 30:15 (The Voice) I forgetit takes time to settle my nervous system, takes intention to notice my feet aren’t touching the ground.  All the spaciousness I long for is right … Continue reading

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The Conversion of Rosie: Part Two

 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm … Continue reading

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The Path of Wholeness

You make me whole again,steering me off worn, hard paths.–Psalm 23:3 (The Voice, adapted) A part of me gets pretty loudwhen space isn’t given to others,equality isn’t honoured,feelings are dismissed,or fear is preached. I squirm in my seat,anger prickling.I want … Continue reading

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A Long, Loving Look

 Jesus spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him and asked, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s … Continue reading

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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

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Expanding and Contracting

Once the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum in search of Jesus.–John 6:24  I was in the crowd sitting on that grassy hillside. You fed us bread … Continue reading

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