Listening to God quest; Day 2

I awakened at 3:30 praying, dreaming of a prayer meeting. Flowing between conciousnsess and dream world. I saw a heavenly host poised, ready to battle. Prayer warriors gathered together in one accord. In anticipation of my time with Jesus I got out of bed, 3:40. Made my coffee, ate breakfast. They only utterances from myContinue reading “Listening to God quest; Day 2”

Just a thought

One month ago a student came to me, no knowledge of letters, no experience holding a pencil, never put a puzzle together. That day we laid on the floor, handing him the pieces he pounded them together, struggled. When he finished, I simply said, “pat yourself on the back young man. You are so smart,Continue reading “Just a thought”

Freedom

Today I read this: Freedom is not a condition or circumstance; freedom is a choice. Really, is it? If so how do we attain it? Following my first read, after sitting in it for a bit I recalled my daily food journal. At the top I write “I am living happy, thin and free.” AsContinue reading “Freedom”

In the clouds…

When I grow up I would like to be a pilot. At fifty two this is still a thought, one I say with a laugh. Traveling to Boston it was a constant thought. Walking through the airports, flying in planes, there is something magical about it. Whether in an aisle seat or by the window,Continue reading “In the clouds…”

Remembering

Today I am quiet Not in retreat Rather Renewal Renew my Soul Create in me a clean heart A right mind May I honor You Today Tomorrow Each moment Fill me Make me new Hold me Shape me In the Shelter of Your Embrace Beauty of Your words Magnificence of Your creation I am YoursContinue reading “Remembering”

Anchored

Making sense of my world I often draw in my journal. These are a series of entrys over the past few weeks. The top is today’s. It is a series of hearts. Yes, this may be avoidance behavior as I need to work on dissertation revisions. Life is lifey right now. While calm resides inContinue reading “Anchored”

Connoisseur of the good

Connoisseur of the good Why am I a connoisseur of the good? Why is my gratitude list at 9014? Why do I drive to the lake everyday and run? Why do I have pictures of the heavens? When life is dark, why am I compelled to draw hearts and flowers, light? These were the questionsContinue reading “Connoisseur of the good”

Gus

DOG Loves Unconditionally Rejoices in me Waits for me Rests with me Walks with me Listens to my every word Knows my heartbeat My best friend Companion GOD So thankful for Gus, getting to know him, falling in love. I do believe God made him just for me. Perfection. Heart full of profound gratitude. LoveContinue reading “Gus”

Max

My Max is gone. He was with us from May 9, 2006 to April 30, 2021. What a beautiful gift from above. Here are his ashes and his final paw print. Oh the lessons learned from our dear Max. My first real pet, my guys first pet. My youngest was six when we got him,Continue reading “Max”

Sink in

Enjoy, a moment, get comfortable, grounded… Sink in Close your Eyes Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize A cloud A pillow Turn around In  Your  Mind Lean Back Free fall Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Magical Abracadabra Speak it Believe it Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Full of  Equanimity Calm Composed EvenContinue reading “Sink in”