Monthly Archives: December 2009

Taking Heart

When we look back on 2009 it certainly helps to take heart.  One way to do this is to reflect on what went well for you, your family, the community, the country and, yes, if you are up to it, the world.  You may be saying, how could one take heart after a year like [...]

May Love Abound

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. – Hamilton Wright Mabie
May peace and appreciation find its way into our hearts, and may we experience the JOY of spontaneously showing love and affection for one another during this season.
I am headed to snow country, Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit my brother [...]

REST

You’ve got to be kidding! This time of year!!? We’ll, if we don’t take moments, minutes and, yes, even half hours out to rest as we glide through the holidays we may find ourselves with a forced HALT! During that very cold spell in the Pacific Northwest in early December I got a cold that [...]

Space for Grace

Sunday was set aside as an easy going day. Although I planned several things, the day felt flexible.  However, when I walked out to my car after church I saw I had a flat tire.  Plans were immediately revised.  The fact that I had planned a “flexible day,” left me in a most agreeable state of mind.  [...]

Divas Dive In Teleclass December 9

Our monthly Divas Dive in teleclass is underway.  Join us on the second Wednesday evening of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pacific time.  The next one is Wednesday, December 9.
The topic is “Embracing the Darkness.” Join other Divas to explore the paradoxes and benefits of “embracing the darkness.”  Click here for more information and [...]

Try a Touch of Compassion

As we discussed holiday traditions and the joy and challenges that can be associated with them in the last Divas Dive In teleclass, I was reminded of the importance of compassion.  When things don’t go as planned, when you find yourself out of sorts, when people don’t follow through, try a touch of compassion for [...]