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Tag Archives: reflection
Branching
This afternoon, I am noticing things. I feel the breezes of California that are perfectly warm and yet delightfully cool. I hear the coo of doves, and the scampering of birds and squirrels around me. I am sitting where a … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual journey, work and life
Tagged community, darkness, faith, formation, growth, labyrinth, light, reflection, shadow, spirituality, travel
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Piano Lessons
I was the same age my own daughter is now when I decided to quit playing the clarinet. I can’t honestly remember what my breaking point was, but I remember moving from being proudly First Clarinet, to quitting band altogether. … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged memoir, music, Parenting, piano, piano lessons, reflection, soul
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Follow Where I Lead
I am struggling more than I thought I would be with the weekly theme of “Follow” that is shaping my virtual faith formation blog posts this week. I have been sitting for quite a while with the word, considering times … Continue reading
I See the Moon
I may have written more blog posts about the moon than another other single subject. For whatever reason, the luminous moon is the aspect of nature that most enthralls me. I realize that there is a science to when, where, … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged consciousness, moon, moonlight, mystery, myth, nature, photography, reflection, unconsciousness
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Seen and Unseen
I have always loved Halloween, even when it was a “forbidden” holiday in some circles that surrounded me in my youth. We may have dressed-up for “Harvest Parties” at church, and perhaps a bit of trick-or-treat to neighbors and family. … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged all souls, Contemplation, existential, halloween, hidden, reflection, samhain, spirituality
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Weekend Retreat
I had the joy of spending the weekend at one of my favorite places (ShrineMont) with some of my favorite people. I was able to accompany my faith community at St. Thomas to this annual mountain retreat to recharge, reconnect, … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged aurhenticity, discernment, Eucharist, faith, labyrinth, photography, reflection, Retreat, ShrineMont
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The Week Back
There have been very few years of my life that haven’t involved a significant shift in schedule immediately following Labor Day. In all honesty, there have been only two years of my life since my own start of Kindergarten where … Continue reading
Posted in quotations and reflections, work and life
Tagged academic life, back to school, cadence, faith, journey, Parenting, reflection, seasons, timing, trust, wind, winds of change
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Super moon
I am writing outside tonight, enjoying the faint breeze on a warm, southern summer night. I have been awaiting tonight’s supermoon to make an appearance just over the tree line, beckoning me as always. As I sit and wait, I … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual journey
Tagged calling, compline, Contemplation, darkness, faith, God, light, moon. supermoon, nature, photography, reflection, spirit, spirituality, vocation
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Road Trip
My family and I have been on the road this holiday weekend, and I am gearing up for our 13 hour drive back home tomorrow. The road trip has become a way of life for us, after relocating several states … Continue reading
Posted in work and life
Tagged driving, family, labyrinth, memory, reflection, road trip, travel, traveling
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