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With a Listening Ear….

On Feb.07.10 , In Spiritual Direction by

I work with four stages of transition (entry, destabilization, alignment, direction).  Each is equally important but at times I think I get the most fascinated with the first stage because of the challenge of discernment.  The spectrum in the first stage can be from an internal restlessness to a state of shock as one processes [...]

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Transitions All Around

On Feb.02.10 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

Some people seem to cling to things the way they are and resist anything that would change their existence.  There are times when holding on to core values becomes very appropriate.  Just because something is new doesn’t make it good and doesn’t mean that one must embrace it.   I work half of my life [...]

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Simplicity

On Dec.21.09 , In Spiritual Direction by

Originally posted on December 20, 2008 The invitation to simplicity is a wholistic response to the presence of God in our lives. Simplicity happens when I realize that my whole being is in God and that I have no need for anything else to support my life. The presence of God puts all things into [...]

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Freedom of Simplicity – Book Review

On Dec.21.09 , In Life Transition, Resource Reviews, Spiritual Formation by

Originally posted on April 1, 2008 Foster, R. (1981). Freedom of Simplicity. San Francisco: Harper. Freedom of Simplicity was published in 1981, and, I have read it, now, three times. It is Foster who, twenty some years ago, began me in the transition to simplicity and it is simplicity that continues to be a tension [...]

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Another “Cheesy” Movie

On Jan.05.09 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

I get a bit teased for liking “syrupy” movies. No doubt, many touch my heart. Last week I watched Sound of Music (for at least the 30th time) and tonight I watched Peter O’Toole and Sopia Loren in the move, “The Man of La Mancha.” I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!!! Man of La Mancha is about [...]

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