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
A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-4-2024
I’m noticing something about change. New understanding has meant letting go of what I thought was real and true.
I stumble. I hide … better to be home alone.
Self-confidence is shattered. I… continue reading
A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-4-2024
Did I say enough? Could I have done more? Was I appreciated?
Topics of hatred, suffering and uncontrolled war. A past me would have thrown out solutions. Now … I don’t know.
Next,… continue reading
My cat Earl, I love him. He sleeps beside me every night. And, in the morning tucks himself under my left arm. As a kitten, every morning he would … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
I want to share a Seminary homework assignment here on the blog. One of our textbooks is The Ten Challenges, by Leonard Felder.
For the month were were to read and reflect on Chapter 1: Discovering the … continue reading
“All things are lessons that God would have us learn.” ~ Iyanla Vanzant
Happy Sunday!
Once again Sadhguru has given me something to mull over. Pointing to his heart I heard him say that we need to be able to … continue reading
“With your loving, there ain’t nothing, That I can’t adore. The way I’m running, with you honey, Is we can break every low. I find it funny that you’re the only, One I never looked for. There is something in … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
“As life unfolds itself to man the first lesson it teaches is humility; the first thing that comes to man’s vision is his own limitedness. The vaster God appears to him, the smaller he finds himself. This goes … continue reading