A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-9-2024
I had an epiphany today! These big words might scare you off. I will try to gift bag them for you, so they draw us together.
I am learning about me, so I’m… continue reading
New eyes.
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I do belong.
A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-9-2024
At times I feel so separate from the world and other people. Feeling stressed as fear and self-criticism arises. What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I connect?
I keep stepping forward on… continue reading
ACIM Lesson 10 notes.
My thoughts do not mean anything.
1-10-2024
“This idea will release me from all that I now believe.”
Is this lesson a big deal for me or not? My mind isn’t that cluttered today. Except, it is putting effort toward … continue reading
ACIM Lesson 9 notes.
I see nothing as it is now.
1-9-2024
“It is difficult for the untrained mind to believe that what it seems to picture is not there.”
“I do not see that face as it is now.”
I know the lesson … continue reading
ACIM Lesson 8 notes.
My mind is preoccupied with past thoughts.
1-8-2024
I just had two days of classes for seminary. My classmates are beginning to share stories of their lives. I came away from this weekend realizing that based on how people look, … continue reading
Sunday 1-7-2024 — Opening to Buddhism.
Happy Sunday!
This month in seminary we studied Buddhism. This post is a portion of my monthly reflection paper I wrote on my experiences.
As part of our Seminary requirements, we students are to visit a sacred site or attend … continue reading
I am the one who …
A pantoum poem by: Tricia Bates Smith, 1-7-2023
I hear you, fear. I am the one who keeps you small. So that you are safe and at home. You asked for ease.
I am the one who keeps you small.… continue reading
ACIM Lesson 7 notes.
I see only the past.
1-7-2024
“Can I suspend my own ideas about everything for long enough to allow the light of what they really are peak out from behind the clouds I have covered them with?” ~ Hollie Holden… continue reading
ACIM Lesson 6 notes.
I am upset because I see something that is not there.
1-6-2024
The thing upsetting me today is a weather forecast this upcoming week which could bring flooding. There is a history of flooding on my property which has been … continue reading
ACIM Lesson 5 notes.
I am never upset for the reason I think.
1-5-2024
I can’t think of anything I am upset about this morning. The big stresses of the holidays are over. Family is good. Seminary work is on track. Do I bring … continue reading