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Lean in and Rest

Chamomile The last painting I did was this one, a year ago. It is a simple flower, and I was drawn to this image in my mind’s eye. After painting I placed it in the window of my office. Moving into summer I noticed the repetition of this flower in my world. I began toContinue reading “Lean in and Rest”

Lakefront Fairies

Lakefront Fairies You are Invited to Listen to the waves Walk by the lake Smell the wildflowers Lay beneath the trees Enjoy the breeze Look up  Watch the clouds float by Be still Breathe deep Close your eyes Lift your arms up high Listen to their stories There’s magic in the air As you quietContinue reading “Lakefront Fairies”

Bag on sidewalk…

Bag on the Sidewalk… Habit stacks complete, work complete, meeting in a few, gathering Gus we head out for our walk. Lost in thoughts, replaying my work, forgetting to get a bag for dog dodo we walk out the door. Earlier in the morning I had read the day’s devotions which were Matt 6:5-35. ReadingContinue reading “Bag on sidewalk…”

I woke up laughing…

I woke up Laughing At what I did not know At what I did not care Belly Laughs Silly Giggles Tears Bellowing from within Shaking Quaking  My being Awoke Alive with mirth I face today … Yet I wonder God What was the joke? I did wake up laughing today. In all my years, allContinue reading “I woke up laughing…”

Standing Tall

This song is at the end of this post with lyrics. I am putting link here for you to listen to as you read. I have woken with this rolling through me, ran with it rolling through me, safe to say it is my summer mantra. Possibly my life mantra. While life is challenging God’sContinue reading “Standing Tall”

Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…

Sunday my doctoral journey ended. Officially I am Dr. Marietta F. Luckman, letting that sink in. Wow, thanks God. Jerrel W. Jones was awarded a lifetime achievement or honorary doctoral degree with a long title during our commencment. His family filled the entire row in front of us. My stomach in knots (so much soContinue reading “Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…”

Gratitudes

I left my gratitude journal at home today. Usually I put it in my purse. When I get to work it is the first thing I set on my desk when I get to work. Breaks, when I have moments between groups, I write gratitudes. I offer thanks for the good in my day, helpsContinue reading “Gratitudes”

Languish No More…

My 30 day listening quest has ended, yet I listen. Each day I get up and there is a passage I am buringing to read, read, listen. Lectio Divina, the practice of wholly listening. This is day 5 listening on my own without a script (the book Enjoy the Silence, A 30 Day Experiment ListeningContinue reading “Languish No More…”

Friday Reads, Women’s History March 4

Here are this week’s reads, from my desk to yours! Enjoy Excerpt from Love from the Vortex, Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz. The Movement of Me (an excerpt taken from 49-52) Yolanda Sealy-Ruiz I have changed.  There is no possible way  I can remain the same after sharing time and space  with you. Never in my life’s history  haveContinue reading “Friday Reads, Women’s History March 4”