I find it difficult to wait for something I want. Perhaps you can relate. Waiting is hard and even arduous. We wait to finish high school or wait to graduate from college or wait to get a house of your own or wait for that perfect job. As we wait, it appears to be no… Continue reading Waiting Changes Us
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Winter Season of the Soul
Do you ever feel a letdown after Christmas? I experienced a letdown after all the festivities this year. Maybe I wearied from social activities and doing too much. Before the holiday, I packed each day in December with tasks. Then, when Christmas week came, I squeezed in more activities – visiting with family and friends,… Continue reading Winter Season of the Soul
Unwelcomed Gift
Did you receive any unexpected gifts this Christmas that you did not appreciate? Do you have a trait you wish you didn’t possess? I did. Let me tell you my story. As an avid reader, I devour almost anything in print, except computer programing manuals. However, reading has not always been fun for me. I… Continue reading Unwelcomed Gift
Feeling Drained?
Have you ever felt depleted? I have, especially during holidays. Today, I woke up drained mentally from processing all the activities of the week and preoccupation with all the tasks ahead. Maybe I needed a slower day to recover. It seems I expect more of myself than I can accomplish in the time I have.… Continue reading Feeling Drained?
Whisper a Prayer
by Charleen Burghardt “Sometimes the biggest prayers have the fewest words.” Tama Fortner I read this, and it resonated with me. I thought of how often I pray with few words but with a heart full of need. Elegant words or elaborate prayers are not needed to talk to God. Conversing with the One present… Continue reading Whisper a Prayer
Facing the Holidays
The holidays are here; Christmas decorations displayed give us the clue. I wonder where Thanksgiving went in the stores that concentrate on Christmas. I have not feasted yet on the Thanksgiving meal. How is your soul at this season? As the holidays approach, you may have a sense of dread about the upcoming days.… Continue reading Facing the Holidays
Do you ever need someone to listen to you?
“I just need someone to talk to and listen to me,” I said to myself when I was distraught. I suspect you can relate. Have you ever had a friend who is a good listener? What a valued and rare gem to have that kind of friend! Reliable, non judgmental listeners are hard to find. … Continue reading Do you ever need someone to listen to you?
Gratitude in the Mist of Loss
Are you going through a time of disappointment or grief? Maybe you areexperiencing the loss of a loved one, a lost dream, a defeat or another kind ofsetback. All these can bring grief and sadness. Sorrow can both crush us underits heavy weight and consume us to obscure our vision. Furthermore, we findourselves aware of… Continue reading Gratitude in the Mist of Loss
Unlimited Grace
Have you ever thought, “I feel weak dealing with what is going on, whether it be grief or challenging circumstances?” When that happens we are in an unsettling place of not being in control. We recognize we are not as strong as we would like to be. It may bring us to our knees in… Continue reading Unlimited Grace
Clichés Hurt
The dismissive cliché “Time heals all wounds” can sting when quoted back to us when a loss is shared. Why do people say that? Do they think we will feel better? I get angry when I hear it. The cliché seems to minimize our hurt or grief and even can make the hurt worse. Don’t… Continue reading Clichés Hurt