Category Archives: Spirit

1996: The Feast of Hecate

Posted on August 12, 2024 by jenny

Written on August 14, 1996. I was on a retreat with Deena Metzger on the south shore of Massachusetts. It was the Feast of Hecate, and we planned to do a ritual at night. This piece of writing is partly … Continue reading →

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1996: Praying for Help Loving, and Being Answered

Posted on August 7, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for July 20, 1996 I’ve been praying to the God of Love for help. I don’t know if I wrote about it — last time maybe driving back from Beverly’s I was again in that awful place … Continue reading →

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1996: Thoughts about “God” as “Universal Process”

Posted on August 5, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for July 11, 1996. I’m visiting my friend Randi in the southern part of New Hampshire. It occurred to me, looking at Randi’s beautiful mezuzah by her door, that I would like to make such a thing … Continue reading →

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Sacred Circle Dance

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jenny

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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1996: Co-counseling

Posted on July 29, 2024 by jenny

From my journal for June 15, 1996 [A friend and I are doing co-counseling, each speaking for 20 minutes] I really enjoy watching this wonderful process of “organic thought,” how it starts out meandering and groping, and yet seems to … Continue reading →

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“It’s only Love that never ends…”

Posted on June 23, 2024 by jenny

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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1996: Go Back and Re-do “Life 101”

Posted on June 9, 2024 by jenny

These journal entries are immediately after the Paxil episode. I find the experiences I describe quite extraordinary. I have been reading a book called The Journey of Soul Initiation by Bill Plotkin. His understanding of how the world works and … Continue reading →

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What My Heart REALLY Wants

Posted on May 21, 2024 by jenny

Reading through my blog, I came to this. I really like my vision for the world I want to see. Thought it’s worth posting again. (Written in July 2011, originally posted on September 9, 2011) Wondering if writing something would … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 19, 2024 by jenny

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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“I Gave my Life Energy to Sacred Meaning”

Posted on April 28, 2024 by jenny

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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