Category Archives: Guidance

Jesus Told Me

Driving back from the dentist, I thought about what Harvey Cox said, that he had conversations with Jesus.  So I asked, and immediately Jesus was in the passenger seat.  I asked what I should do about the situation with my … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Dear Guides and Guardian Spirits, I’m feeling sad and don’t know why.  Maybe it’s just being too tired to do fun things like they did Thursday night — flash mob, dinner at Cold Mtn.  Please help me.     Dear Jenny, … Continue reading →

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Guidance & Needing Help

(Written in December 2008) Dear Guides and Guardian Spirits, I just want to die.     Dear Jenny, you don’t want to die, you want a life that works.  You want friends, spiritual friends, a sangha.  You want to be reassured … Continue reading →

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Struggle with Belief & Guidance

(Written in May 2004) Struggle with belief: If I don’t do what someone wants, then I don’t care about her.  Mother drilled this belief into me.  So when my caring for someone and my need for autonomy* are in conflict … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Dear Guides and Guardian Spirits, I’ve been feeling a little down and lost, not quite sure what I want to do next.  Can you help me? Dear Jenny, “down and lost” is a very natural reaction to being so busy … Continue reading →

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June 1993: Ereshkigal

(Written in June of 1993, in  Writers Group: a guided meditation, I can’t remember now if it was something I read out loud, or something that was on a tape.) I was on a mountainside, by a stream, a view … Continue reading →

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Guidance

(Written in September 2009) Dear Guides and Guardian Spirits, I’m feeling more scared this morning than I have in a number of days.  Please help me.     Dear Jenny, a lot of people are scared.  This is a tough time … Continue reading →

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Guidance

Dear Guides & Guardian Spirits, I’m feeling pretty bleak.  Tears behind my eyes, my heart cold and heavy.  Please help me!     Dear Jenny, we love you very much.  We are sorry that it’s being so hard right now.  You … Continue reading →

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Ups & Downs

(Written in August 2009) One of the downsides of having a really good week is that the slight amount of discomfort I’m feeling now — a little sad & scared — feels like a failure.  What’s wrong with me that … Continue reading →

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Guidance

(Written in September 2006) Dear Guides & Guardian Spirits, I’m feeling pretty discouraged. The whole political / environmental mess is so overwhelming, and it looks like all attempts to fight it — on many fronts — are unavailing because they … Continue reading →

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