Skies Upon Skies

“Skies upon skies are available for your flight.” – Osho Zen Tarot

I feel a little bit like the morning after Christmas, or the ninth day of Hanukkah. For the closing sharing of this eight-day Intensive/Retreat—the culmination of a two-year commitment to study and practice—I had written: When I logged on this morning, Dallas was […]

In-tension or Intention

As you speak, so you see As you see, so you share As you share, so you become

I am on retreat, and am living the spirit of the law (rather than the letter of the law) by writing a blog post. This intensive / retreat is the culmination of a two-year “Path of […]

Abandon the Unwholesome

I sincerely hope there is not a limit on the frequency of blog posts, as my process is being jarred profoundly by EVERYTHING.

This morning I saw Facebook photos of Stacey (my daughter) and her friend on the pontoon boat on Sunday. Beautiful smiling faces, cheek-to-cheek, looking into the camera: I instantly became aware […]

In This Moment

This early morning is so quiet…. in the stillness of this moment I am feeling the dawn and I am keenly aware of the possibilities alive in this moment.

A melody awakened in my mind as I sat, and I let the stillness be enhanced by listening to a song I know well, by […]

America’s Got Talent

What do you see? When you look at the world, what do you see? This is not a frivolous question, and it may be one of the most vital choices you make for yourself and our world.

This morning the Buddhist group that gathered for meditation via ZOOM spoke of the violence that had […]

And There is Room for Everything

Poem by Debra Basham 05-27-2020

“At This Time”

Right now, where you are, are you aware?

Breathe in and feel connection to all you love

Birds fly and view the world from a higher perspective

Fabulous fruits, decadent desserts, marvelous munchies

Mundane made sacred by joy

Sheer silliness, satiating stillness, somber stoicism

All reaches all, […]

A Time for Cherishing

When you are in complete alignment with your authentic self, you will attract everything you desire in life. ~Brahma Kumaris

Last week I heard again the message from Aaron, “If you were not ready, you would not have taken birth at this time…. You did not come to fail…. Are ready to trust your heritage […]

Creative Mending

I had some text exchange with my firstborn grandchild, Brad, sharing emotional reactions and perceptions of the current conditions. Some we love dearly entertain the notion that COVID-19 is a conspiracy. I shared with him a recent writing:

Daily Doula Duty

My book, I Learned Everything I Needed to Know About Life Working as a […]

It Hurts

Old doors close so new ones can open. Don’t get stuck on what fell apart just because it hurts. Transformation requires growth and letting go.

~Brahma Kumaris Thought for Today

My friend, Kathy, lost her husband on January 18, 2020. She had been his care-giver. Their home was visited almost daily by friends and […]

Emerald Isle Musings

WORD FOR THE DAY

We did not ask for this room or this music; we were invited in.

Therefore, because the dark surrounds us, let us turn our faces toward the light.

Let us endure hardship to be grateful for plenty…

We did not ask for this room or this music.

But […]