Who called us good

This week’s assignment in my spiritual direction class was to write a Collect. This is a form of short poetic prayer that helps you gather your thoughts and discern your intentions. Here are the components: Name who you are praying to – what title and moniker will you use to address God? God in what …

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 whenever wherever however: thank you

Gratefulness is seeded in our awareness. Blossoms from intention. Is revealed during reframing. Gratefulness shows up when least expected. The pure joy of gratitude blossoms without conscious thought or action. Often, I am not sure what seeded this sudden joy-filled thanksgiving. It seems to magically appear…but really it does not. The gratitude blossoming in our …

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Word Art

In our last Contemplative Arts Circle, we did a guided meditation and made art based on our word for 2022. It was wonderful to see how each person interpreted their word and made it into art. Here is Van’s: If you missed the pause and still want to participate, never fear! Need a word? You …

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What is your word?

Well, I don’t know about you, but my 2022 is off to a rough start. More…a slow start. I was sick (but negative COVID test) and spent three straight days on the couch watching Harry Potter movies. (I didn’t say the year was off to a BAD start per se…) My word for the year …

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Gratitude Trees

What are you grateful for? Sometimes you just need to step back and think about all the things in life for which you are grateful. A regular practice of gratitude can help shift your perspective towards the good that is in your life. This can be especially useful, since as humans we do have a …

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Soul Portraits

Who are you? Who are you? I mean the real you, beneath the socialization, the enculturation, the expectations, the labels. What does your soul look like? Activity In this activity, you will engage in a meditative art project. The goal is to find and depict your inner, most truest self. You may use any medium …

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