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Dreams Come True?

I was driving by the lake, looking at the reflection of the winter trees on the surface of the water. Ice crystals sparkled across the mirror image of the sky overhead. A darkness descended over me and a grimace came to my face. I felt resigned to sadness and hopelessness. “What’s wrong?” I looked aroundContinue reading “Dreams Come True?”

Calling in Presence.

This is quite a personal post. It feels more private, more close to my heart. I always dreamed of doing something fulfilling in my life. I was obsessed with finding my “purpose” for many years. I’ve retired that search now, maybe I found my purpose, or maybe I redefined what purpose means to me. IContinue reading “Calling in Presence.”

Love and Fire

It’s the season of building fires. In fireplaces, wood stoves, and fire-pits. Every year I have to remember again, how to feed the fire and not stifle its first breaths. Arranging the paper and kindling in such a way that air can come through. Carefully fanning and blowing on the small flames, allowing them toContinue reading “Love and Fire”

Old Hauntings

I had a nightmare last night. It was a familiar scene with some modifications – I’d been here before. More important than the content of the dream, was the very end. An evil had risen, materialized out of nowhere. I knew it had come from my own fear and discomfort. And now that fear hadContinue reading “Old Hauntings”

Thank you, a mantra.

Breathe in, breathe out. Seated comfortably, window open, a light breeze shakes the curtains. I close my eyes to relax. I wanted relief. I wanted a kind of peace that my sleep wasn’t providing. Hmm. I quieted my body. I say, “It’s ok. We’ll just sit here for a while, it’s ok.” My thoughts andContinue reading “Thank you, a mantra.”