I have already chosen what You will.
11-25-2023
“And this I chose in my creation, where my will became forever one with Yours.”
Today is another lesson to help my understanding of surrender. It has made me happy to understand … continue reading
“And this I chose in my creation, where my will became forever one with Yours.”
Today is another lesson to help my understanding of surrender. It has made me happy to understand … continue reading
“It is the will of God I learn that what one gains is given to all.”Love is all there is. This is the reality to bloom within me so it … continue reading
A poem and a prayer by: Tricia Bates Smith,
10-11-2023, the night following the passing of my mother Pat Bates.
Grandmother. Mother. You, and me … daughter. Strong backs. Strong hands, in spite of broken hearts.
Together, across time… continue reading
“I choose the joy of God instead of pain.” ~ ACIM Lesson 190.
This ACIM lesson, from July 9th, was the start of a new beginning in me. While writing the lesson notes, I realized that I had a … continue reading
“… we are a culture of productivity and efficiency, not terribly patient or even open to growth. God is clearly much more patient—and, finally, much more effective, patiently supporting our inner transformation through all of life’s transitions.” ~Richard Rohr, CAC … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
I’m here, in the chair, listening. What would you have me do?
[Love!]
(Hand on my heart.) I feel you are here with me. What is my theme for 2023?
[Get there!]
That seems exciting!
Any more to … continue reading
“Every unrealistic expectation is a resentment waiting to happen.” ~ Fr. Richard Rohr
Earlier this month, P was working on a small DIY project at our flat. He removed more of the room trim than I was expecting … continue reading
Louise Hay, when asked by Robert Holden, what changed her life? Her answer: Forgiveness.He said, the one word explained everything.
I’ve been on a journey the last few months and, just today, have climbed up onto a new … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
I’ve been thinking this week about when I took the level 1 Healing Touch (HT) class back in October 2018. The instructor asked during the introduction that we come into the class with a beginner mind, open to … continue reading
Buddhist saying …
Before enlightenment: carry water, chop wood.
After enlightenment: carry water, chop wood.
I read this in a blog about a week ago. On Tuesday I woke up saying the words ‘carry the water, chop the wood’ in … continue reading