Category Archives: Spirit

What Jesus Taught

Posted on January 8, 2025 by jenny

The third verse of “O Holy Night” is quite amazing.  It is very clearly what Jesus taught and not what the Church made of it afterward.  It’s a world I can live in and feel supported by. Truly He taught … Continue reading →

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Grief for Unlived Life

Posted on September 29, 2024 by jenny

From today’s email from Matt Licata: This tenderizing deep in the soul activates the blue ones, a group of inner figures who carry grief that has until now remained unfelt, somatic and imaginal pieces of the unlived life who long … Continue reading →

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More about Connection and Values

Posted on September 26, 2024 by jenny

Written in writing group Tuesday night: Let’s see.  I wanted to write about the book Connection.  She talks about being connected to yourself first, then with important people in your life, then with issues and projects that are important to … Continue reading →

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1997: Highly Sensitive People

Posted on September 13, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for July 15, 1997 New book about “Highly Sensitive People” — It’s clear that I fall into this category, along with about 20% of the population.  Unfortunately, 42% are not sensitive at all, and sensitivity, perception of … Continue reading →

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Struggling with Confusing Feelings

Posted on September 9, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for Sunday, September 8 The CAC [Center for Action and Contemplation] today was on forgiveness.  I realize I have to forgive D——   — I’m not even sure for what — for not valuing me?  If that’s … Continue reading →

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1997: Candlemas

Posted on September 2, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for February 3, 1997 A headache spoiled my experience of circle dance, but it actually went well for the people — they liked the ritual I had designed of putting visions in a seed and “quickening” them.  … Continue reading →

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1997: Struggle with Misery

Posted on August 27, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for January 1, 1997 I can’t trust my perceptions right now because I’m sick and everything looks bleak to me.  I’m reading my way through Elizabeth Goudge — I find even her books difficult which is an … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from Inner Teacher

Posted on August 24, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for Saturday, August 24 Wanting to talk to someone about spirituality, I remember the Inner Teacher. Haven’t asked that one for help for a long time. Dear Inner Teacher, I’m not feeling very connected with Spirit and need … Continue reading →

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1996: The Summer from Hell

Posted on August 20, 2024 by jenny

This is typical of that summer. I’ve just started taking medication and notice that the fear is reduced, but I’m still feeling depressed.  From my journal for September 1, 1996 Slept badly.  Woke with hot flash & burning pains at … Continue reading →

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1996: Easter in the Soul

Posted on August 14, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for August 27, 1996 I thought about the phrase that moved me at the Church services this week — something about how God will comfort thy waste places o Israel.  Again I let myself feel how empty … Continue reading →

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