Monthly Archives: May 2010
Our Bodies are Works of Art
Our Bodies are Works of Art Many times, the life of the spirit and the life of physicality in this world seem to be separate. If, as the mystics say, ‘all is one,’ how could this separation be? In Christian … Continue reading
Thrift Shop Salvation
Thrift Shop Salvation For many years now I’ve been poor. Poor in the ways of the world. Poor by American standards. At first it was almost impossible to make peace with the idea of not having much money. It crushed … Continue reading
Seeds
Seeds It is May and new life is sprouting everywhere. You can smell it, blossoms of jasmine and growth, in the air. Even the dirt in an urban Los Angeles backyard looks rich and fertile after spring rains. The smallest … Continue reading
Comfort in Times of Sorrow
Comfort in Times of Sorrow There are times in our lives when we feel so down and discouraged. Perhaps it is the death of a friend, a diagnosis, the loss of something vital in our lives. At times like these, … Continue reading
Morning Mind
Morning Mind It’s important to take advantage of your optimal creative time. If you hope to be more creative in your work and in your life, it’s a good idea to pay attention to the times when you feel most … Continue reading
Do You See What I See?
Do You See What I See? Last night there was a full moon in the night sky. As a post-50 female with a sketchy short-term memory, I had to be reminded twice and almost forgot to look at it. As … Continue reading
Why Go to Church?
Why Go to Church? Why go to church? Don’t go. Unless you want to, or until you feel some tiny niggling desire. Or, until you feel that your kids might benefit from some weekly habits of spirituality. Or, until something … Continue reading
Grace
Grace Is I always thought I would name my little girl Grace. That little girl never came. I was born gay in the 1950’s a time when no one thought a child might be possible. But Grace came and times … Continue reading
Words as Appetizers
Words as Appetizers Words are powerful. They form images in the mind. Try it with me and see. If you say the words, ‘soft brie,’ you can imagine the cheese, its yellowish white color. Envision its soft creamy texture, get … Continue reading
Non-Resistance
Non-Resistance The idea of non-resistance can be profound, offering a much-needed rest from self -recrimination and blame at our inability to change hard times and transcend difficult things. Non-resistance can mean giving up the struggle, providing a novel approach to … Continue reading
LoveHeals 