Tag Archives: Richard Rohr

Waking Up

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

I want to be fully awake to God. I’d like to live so aware of being in Christ that I rely on nothing other than God for my security or identity. A bird held by a single thread is still not … Continue reading →

Posted in False Self, Ignatian Spirituality, Reflections | Tagged A Rocha, addictions, Anthony de Mello, attachments, awareness, Breathing Underwater, David L. Clough, David L. Fleming SJ, Eating Peaceably, Esther Hizsa, Ignatius of Loyola, James Finley, On Animals, Regent College, Richard Rohr, Simon Bleasdale, Soul of Christ, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, St. John of the Cross, The Dark Night of the Soul, Two Standards, Vancouver School of Theology, Veganism, Wake up | 1 Comment

In the Flow

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

“Have you found a job yet?” I asked “Kyle” (not his real name) who has been sober for three months now. Kyle’s been through treatment and recovery a few times in the past seventeen years and never lasted more than six … Continue reading →

Posted in Poverty of Spirit, Reflections, Stories | Tagged addiction, at dead man's chest, Esther Hizsa, Everything Belongs, Ken Ryan, King of Kensington, Nadya Peek, Peter Castleton, push the river, Richard Rohr, river neath waterfall, Shirley Hatch, sobriety, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | Leave a comment

Choosing Life

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

In the past month, I’ve had conversations with a number of people addicted to alcohol and drugs who are now sober. One day at a time, they are rebuilding their bodies, their lives and their relationships. Each one–whether they’ve been sober for weeks or … Continue reading →

Posted in Overeating, Reflections, Stories, Wednesday Lunch Club | Tagged Carlo Scherer, drops, Esther Hizsa, Joshua 24:15, Last Day, Rachel Titiriga, Richard Rohr, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The Divine Dance, The Shack, Tylerwardis, William Paul Young | 2 Comments

Christmas Spent

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Esther Hizsa

I didn’t intend to have an unsentimental Christmas. It just turned out that way. I enjoyed gatherings with friends and family, giving gifts of homemade granola, and watching A Charlie Brown Christmas again. But the tinsel and romance of the season left me … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Homelessness, Reflections, Stories | Tagged Esther Hizsa, presents under the tree, Richard Rohr, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, vulnerability of God, Wednesday Lunch Club | 2 Comments

Held

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Esther Hizsa

This picture called to me from the table covered with photos at a silent retreat earlier this year. I wasn’t sure why until I sat with it in prayer. What stood out for me at first was the bronze colour. It … Continue reading →

Posted in False Self, Reflections, Spiritual Direction, Stories | Tagged A Thousand Splendid Suns, Banff, camping, Esther Hizsa, Falling Upwards, Khaled Hosseini, Richard Rohr, Seyed Mostafa Zamani, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | Leave a comment

Between My Selves

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Esther Hizsa

I gather up my courage and for the second time talk with my spiritual director about being overweight. “I’m so confused,” I lament. “De Mello says ‘Don’t change.’ Richard Rohr points out that two of the four gospels begin with the call to … Continue reading →

Posted in False Self, Lent, Overeating, Spiritual Direction, Stories | Tagged A Book of Blessings, Best Worst Ever Photo Blog, Butterfly resting, Cranky Molluscs, D.Wright, Esther Hizsa, false self, Heidi Braacx, John O'Donahue, Karina Inkster, Kelly Dycavinu, Knit Together, Overeating, Richard Rohr, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, true self | 4 Comments

Enough

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Esther Hizsa

“My husband and I met with our financial advisor,” a friend said at a New Year’s Eve party. “He told us we’ve saved enough money, and we should start spending it.” After a life of carefully saving for retirement, she could hardly … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Mystical, Reflections | Tagged a lot of dollars, Ecclesiastes 4:6, enough, Esther Hizsa, Feather, Isaiah 62:1, Jim Champion, pile of money, Reynermedia, Richard Rohr, spiritual direction, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Coquitlam | 1 Comment

Feeding a Fragile Desire

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

I guess it’s time, I thought as I biked along. And in my spirit I knew I was ready to face my shame about overeating. I meet with Karen, my spiritual director, regularly. The sacred space we share allows me … Continue reading →