“It is of your own making and it does not exist.”
In Course language, the ‘real’ world is the eternal world. Therefore, I understand its use of the word ‘exist’ as meaning … continue reading
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
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
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 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
It begins again …
I am feeling more positive about starting the lessons again and working on undoing. In my recent seminary lesson on Buddhism, we learned of the ‘Eight Fold … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
My homework for seminary this month has me reflecting deeper on how we think about Sabbath, or a day for rest. Each month we read and reflect on a chapter of the textbook, The Ten Challenges, … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
As part of our Seminary requirements, we students are to visit a sacred site or attend a ceremony related to the religion we are studying for the month. This month was Hinduism.
For my worship experience, I went … continue reading