No juice to write Inked tonight after two full days of work and meetings. Dinner consisted of popcorn cooked in coconut oil (that’s healthy, right?), red wine, and a simple salad of greens and avocado. Then I remembered, there’s this book that really inspired me when former John XXIII students on a retreat planning team … Continue reading
Unleash, Let Go The first half of our life is a journey spent acquiring, and holding on. We long for security, safety, assurances he or she will be faithful, our life will be steady, our purpose fulfilled. In my twenties, when I first intentionally engaged a focused spiritual practice, I learned terms such as detachment, … Continue reading
Daily posts in week two, Bless, link to a primary life orientation of blessing, grace, and faith in our inherent goodness. You will have an opportunity to ponder and savor your foundations and identify the areas in your life which affirm you and others—and where you hold disbelief and fear. Please seek, listen, engage, and … Continue reading
Become Available My smartphone chimed, indicating a new text message. I read four words, “How was your day?” Pausing, the simple sentence evoked a multitude of emotions, sensations, and thoughts. I stood still, surprised. Primary was the realization that it has been a very long time since I’d been the recipient of this gentle question, … Continue reading
