Category Archives: Pondering

Originally posted on June 6, 2020 I’ve been struggling these past two days with what to say. I want my words to be compassionate but I’m angry. And I’m desperately heart-broken. So, I’m working at it. I cannot comprehend how anyone could justify using teargas and force to clear a church yard of people whoContinue reading “I Ask You Why”

I came across this quote a few days ago and it really hit me hard. I know what it’s like to be a woman in a leadership position and have people tell me I’m being “bossy” (or worse) when the same characteristics in a man would not be questioned. Even in 21st century America, aContinue reading “Loving Ourselves”

Originally posted on January 8, 2020 Part of our compassion journey is learning to treat ourselves with compassion and realizing that this doesn’t just mean treating ourselves to a spa day or a day huddled in a blanket fort with our coffee and dogs (which are both awesome ideas!). Sometimes the most compassionate things weContinue reading “Self Compassion”

Originally posted on December 18, 2019 Happy week before Christmas! I do pray you are able to discover happy moments. And I pray that you can discover the joy and peace that always comes from the awakening our awareness of God in everyone, every place, and every hour. It’s been way too long since I’veContinue reading “Holy Days”

I did this post in early October of this year, over several days of seeking relief from a great loss. It’s not how I usually write but my circumstance is not the “usual” for me. I hope and pray it helps you in healing from whatever it is that pains you. God’s peace, my friends.