I do not know what anything is for.
1-25-2024
Saying ‘I don’t know’ brings us into humility.
I know that I don’t like change which tells me that I am afraid of a bit of mystery. I could say that … continue reading
ACIM Lesson 25 notes.
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ACIM Lesson 19 notes.
I am not alone in experiencing the effect of my thoughts.
1-19-2024
“… you will yet understand that it must be true if salvation is possible at all.”
From my Judaism studies in seminary this month, I am learning the … continue reading
ACIM Lesson 17 notes.
I see no neutral things.
1-17-2024
A summary of the first paragraph: everything we see we have already thought, classified, and/or judged it. We think before we see. (According to Lesson 15, everything is images taking the place of seeing … continue reading
ACIM Workbook, Part II, Chapter 11 notes.
What is creation?
11-17-2023
“Creation is the sum of all God’s thoughts.” (para.1)
“God’s thoughts are given all the power that their own Creator has … This His Sons shares in Creation, and must therefore share in the power to … continue reading
Sunday 11-5-23 Magic versus Miracle
Happy Sunday!
“Grace is quite literally “for the taking.” It is God eternally giving away God—for nothing, except the giving itself. I believe grace is the life energy that makes flowers bloom, animals lovingly raise their young, babies smile, and … continue reading
Sunday 4-30-2023 Transition
“… 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
Sunday 2-19-2023, A reflection on building bridges.
Happy Sunday!
… continue readingJesus is a person and, at the same time, a process. Jesus is the Son of God, but at the same time he is “the Way.” Jesus is the goal, but he’s also the means, and the means
Sunday 12-18-2022, An Unwelcoming Heart.
Happy Sunday!
Yesterday I was working on the ACIM Workbook, start of section 14, Who Am I, and lesson 351. The lesson is on the choice of seeing a sinful brother or a sinless brother. I opened my heart to … continue reading
Sunday 11-20-22, Reflections on Resentment
“Every unrealistic expectation is a resentment waiting to happen.” ~ Fr. Richard Rohr
Happy Sunday!
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
Sunday 5-8-2022 God made manifest.
Richard Rohr’s daily meditation last week, 4-26-2022 gave me more understanding of what Christ is.
That week the meditation emails from CAC were about the Eucharist. The one on the 26th contained a quote from Thich Nhat Hahn about … continue reading