During a conversation with a friend recently, she mentioned how difficult it was to move the mountains in her life. My response: "if you can't move your mountain, beautify it." It was an automatic response. We both laughed. And we both pondered it. I'm still pondering.... I've learned that heavy lifting of any sort -Continue reading "If you can’t move your mountain…"
When what you want most is what frightens you the most
A few weeks ago, I took a walk with a stranger on a dark night. On the surface, I’m sure he wasn't really interested in conversation, but he provided good insight. Some of his assessments of me are still playing in my mind. One of his seemingly unloaded questions to me was, "Do you want a relationship?" IContinue reading "When what you want most is what frightens you the most"
Film: SAMSARA
This week I saw an amazing collection of cinemagraphic photography set to a beautiful soundtrack of music from around the world in the film Samsara. Samsāra, literally meaning "continuous flow", is the repeating cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth (reincarnation) within Hinduism, Buddhism, Bön, Jainism, Yoga and Sikhism. In popular use, Samsara may referContinue reading "Film: SAMSARA"
Greet the sun
Greeting each new day with joy... when I can. “Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you. “No longerContinue reading "Greet the sun"
Waiting Area = Space of Hope
I walk past this sign almost every day of my life in New York City. However, I've only truly paid attention to it a handful of times. Each time it captures my full attention, I slow my pace and marvel at the way the words play in my mind. In English, "waiting area" is nothing special.Continue reading "Waiting Area = Space of Hope"
Performing beyond expectations
In June 2011 I purchased a hybrid bike with the intention of training for a 100-mile bike ride at some distant point in the future. During that autumn season, I began riding my first few "long distance" rides of 10-12 miles along the Hudson River through the New Jersey Palisades. The Palisades are mountainous inContinue reading "Performing beyond expectations"
Just do it – Get Up and Walk!
The inspiration for this blog comes from John 5:8. I'm reposting a post from my other blog that explores some thoughts on this verse. Walk in your blessings.
I’m getting up.
Ring the bell. Circle around. I'm announcing a milestone in my life. My bullshit barometer has broken and is stuck at zero. I have reached a point in my life where I literally have zero tolerance for BS. **she cheers** ** the crowd goes wild** All of life is a class. Today's lesson is: myContinue reading "I’m getting up."
Trust no man…
It is better to trust the Lord than to trust people. ~ Psalm 118:8, NCV Do not put your trust in princes or other people, who cannot save you. ~ Psalm 146-3, NCV In the Italian Job, Donald Sutherland's character has a quote that repeats throughout the movie, "I trust everyone; I just don't trustContinue reading "Trust no man…"
Minister to me.
Minister: To attend to the wants and needs of others; to perform the functions of a cleric. According to my standards, I’ve been something of a whiney baby lately. I’ve grown tired of encouraging myself and have deeply desired for someone to minister to me. I’ve needed for someone to speak God’s word to me.Continue reading "Minister to me."
Harvest Life 