Just before we left on vacation, Valentina and I discussed family dynamics. It doesn’t matter if you claim to be the Cleaver family from the 50s; we all have individuals in families that bring their current state of mind, personalities, strengths, and weaknesses. With my background in social work, my children have grown up with…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Don’t look back
Past. Present. Future. Where do you hang out mostly? It’s natural to fluctuate between the three spaces of time. We learn from our past and use it to face what’s before us. What did we do in this situation before? Did it work? Can I use those skills or steps again? We plan for our…
Dust pans and brooms
Working, running, scheduling, supporting, listening, reminding, advocating, caring for, cleaning, traveling, nursing…… It’s rained four days straight, and I am restless and fighting bronchitis. Moving forward like nobody’s business with a smile and lots of love. I guess God knew I needed some connections to nature. After a doctor’s appointment, with all my meds in…
The Whispers
Oh, how I love connections that bring a message of hope and belonging. My husband and I went to Scottsville, VA and enjoyed a cup of coffee and breakfast in a local coffee shop called, Baine’s Coffee Shop. Such a lovely place. My senses were filled with the smell of coffee, the sounds of conversation…
Il Dolce Far Niente
It is made up of four Italian words – il (the), dolce (sweet), far (short form of fare meaning to do or make), and niente (nothing) – so literally, it translates as the sweet doing nothing. In planning a trip to Italy, we are learning the culture and the language. In my book Italy, by Rick…
The Greatest Love of All
Yesterday I spoke briefly of unconditional positive regard, which is a counseling theory and practice from Carl Rogers. People with a stronger sense of self-worth are also more confident and motivated to pursue their goals and to work toward self-actualization because they believe that they are capable of accomplishing their goals. This secular practice has deep…
Letting go of the little things so God can do great things…
I’m sitting in a chair with coffee, still in my PJs, and watching the sunrise. This season brings a breeze without the bugs, and I find the setting healing and encouraging. I often write about the Pray as You Go app. I decided to close my eyes and play the daily meditation. A little boy…
Station 12
The silent aftermath of Saturday ushers in the resurrection. It is a day of great anticipation because we know the final outcome. The disciples only knew what faced them at that moment. They were running, hiding, weeping, and trying to grapple with their emotions while also searching their minds for any clues from the words…
The wonder of His touch
The years go by, and we reflect in quiet moments on memories and loved ones. Loved ones who are no longer with us and loved ones who are intertwined in our lives. I listened to a prayer meditation that recited the verses of Mary washing Jesus’s feet with costly perfume, her hair, and her tears….
Visualization
The power of visualization will help you reframe and face your future with hope. One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. In my younger years, I visualized my…
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