Category Archives: Present Day

My Current Struggle

Writing with a friend I’ve been having a difficult time.  I don’t entirely know what’s going on for me.  I do get occasional hits of fear, and if they last a little I can stand back from myself and give … Continue reading →

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Sacred Circle Dance

This quote is from an article by Katie Carr about the Sufi Dances of Universal Peace. It was posted on the blog of Dr. Jem Bendell. In an era where many feel disconnected from others and from themselves, these dances provide … Continue reading →

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“It’s only Love that never ends…”

While walking Mocha this morning I had a sense of helpful spirits being with me.  Then I listened to Meg Barnhouse singing “All Shall be Well.”  Toward the end she sings “… it’s only love that never ends.  And so … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Influence of Pleiades

Writing with Sharon.  We wrote for 20 minutes, then read and talked about what we wrote. Talking to Erica about Non-duality.  I find that my comfort with not knowing who I am, not having any “identity,” is actually a non-dual … Continue reading →

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“I am Not a Bad Person, Bad Things Happened to Me”

I am so tired and so discouraged. Set the timer for 15 minutes to meditate.  Immediately my heart started to hurt.  Instead of trying to make it go away, I offered it as prayer.  The first time I’ve been able to … Continue reading →

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Lost, Discouraged, without Resources or Support

I have been having a very hard time because I haven’t been able to sleep unless I take a drug, which I’ve now taken for almost a month, and shouldn’t take for very long.  But if I don’t take it, … Continue reading →

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“I Gave my Life Energy to Sacred Meaning”

From the Center for Action and Contemplation, the Daily Meditation for April 28, 2024. Written by Richard Rohr: Like Jesus, my spiritual father Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) was connected to the Source. He truly experienced radical participation in God’s very … Continue reading →

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Questions about Vocation

I’ve been reading Parker Palmer: Let Your Life Speak.  In some ways it’s a continuation of what I did with Stephen Cope’s book.  Parker Palmer talks about vocation.  How do you know what your vocation is?  Not from ego, not … Continue reading →

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“All Shall Be Well”

The combination of early trauma and the possibility of cancer has been totally disruptive. I have been having a very hard time sleeping.  At least three nights when I didn’t sleep at all, and most nights waking at 2 or … Continue reading →

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Today

I’m having a really bad time this week. Last night I didn’t sleep at all. I’ve been sleeping very badly, but not sleeping at all is a disaster. Erica is away this week, so I don’t have her help. I’ve … Continue reading →

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