A brother asked Abba Matoes: What shall I do? My tongue causes me trouble and whenever I am among people, I cannot control it and I condemn them in all their good deeds and contradict them. What, therefore, shall I do? The old man answered him: If you cannot control yourself, go away from people and live alone. For this is a weakness – Those who live together with others ought not to be square, … Continue reading →
It seems that I have often been a maverick throughout my life, both in terms of what was expected of people in general, and women in particular. For instance, I bought my own home at the age of 26 – in the late 70s that was most unusual as a single woman (especially in the suburbs of NY). I also blazed the trail in taking positions at AMTRAK that were traditionally filled by men. I … Continue reading →
I enjoy listening to and singing music that has life-affirming lyrics, where I get connected and feel inspired. A number of years ago I was introduced to “New Thought” music through emPower Music & Arts, a community dedicated to creating positive global change through music, writing and the spoken word. Among their many offerings, they host a nationally recognized event called the emPower Posi Music Festival. Recently, out of curiosity, I googled “Posi” and learned … Continue reading →
I Couldn’t Resist! Since my life is very much about Spirit and computers, I couldn’t resist sharing this story with you. You may even find it provides a solution that works for you when having a challenging tech day! Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.”- Psalm 4:1 (NIV) My friend, who lives in another state, phoned me on the eve of her husband’s surgery. She was calling … Continue reading →
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that one way I get spiritually fed is by reading the stories in Daily Guideposts. I’m re-reading the 2011 edition – here’s one from July of that year, but the wisdom in it is timeless. “For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37 Going through yet another long-unopened box in the attic as my husband John and I prepared to leave our … Continue reading →
The following is a story from an old Daily Guideposts, which goes to show you Spirit and technology ARE compatible and can work together for Good! Log on. Password. “Dadshealth,” I typed. Dad had had a bad cold lately. Maybe the symptoms indicated something more serious. I’d been worried about him. That’s why I’d made “Dadshealth” my password – a reminder to pray for him. “You have twelve days to change your password. Do you … Continue reading →
Well, of course, Happy New Year! What a year it has already been for me personally. My interest in forecasts for the new year got piqued when earlier this month a client of mine, a Zennist, expressed – not once, but on multiple occasions – how excited she was about the upcoming Year of the Horse. Of course, she was referring to the Chinese zodiac, where the new year commences on January 31st. Then I … Continue reading →
Christmas at the Gas Station Here is a story about the true meaning of Christmas, to me – and something for each of us to aspire to every day in how we live and treat one another. The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, just couldn’t … Continue reading →
When I was a devout atheist, the Thanksgiving holiday was mostly about food. As far as I was concerned, I – moi – was the one to thank for whatever was in my life! This was my belief into my early 30’s. But soon upon entering the rooms of recovery and having a spiritual awakening, I came to believe in a power greater than myself, and from there on my entire philosophy about life, the … Continue reading →
There IS comfort around transitions. Earlier this year, I co-founded the Threshold Singers of Sedona, a chapter of the Threshold Choir. Threshold Choir is a network of a cappella choirs of primarily women’s voices, and a community whose mission is to sing for and with those at the thresholds of life (death, birth, serious illness). When we get together to learn and practice the music, it is so much more than a rehearsal – healing … Continue reading →