While journaling yesterday I discovered I have an inner Madeleine L'Engle. When I picture the author of 'A Winkle in Time' and 'Circle of Quiet' (my favorite) I see a comfortably-sized lady in a African-style moo-moo, lots of large, clunky jewelry and a laissez-faire attitude about housework and bedtimes. I don't know if I have … Continue reading Channeling my inner Madeleine L’Engle
Looking for the Spiritual
And the universe shifted into place
I am a few hours short of becoming a Certified Journal to the Self Workshop Instructor (through The Center for Journal Therapy). I will have business cards, a brochure, a website (hopefully) and a whole new career ahead of me (again, hopefully). I am very excited by this prospect. Let me tell you how this … Continue reading And the universe shifted into place
Waiting for the serendipity to stir
I realized I hadn't said much about serendipity or positive thinking lately. Since I started the job that was the result of a serendipitous event, life has become kind of run of the mill. Despite having not worked (out of the home) for 4 years I have slipped back into the routine and mindset of … Continue reading Waiting for the serendipity to stir
Even Oprah is in on this serendipity thing
Once again my ol' buddy serendipity has popped in to say hello. Not to me this time but through me (and our good friend Oprah). I have two friends, friends from a past life, a life steeped in religious dogma. Due to a recent relationship, one of said friends is battling with an old demon … Continue reading Even Oprah is in on this serendipity thing
The Wisdom Within: Journaling to Bring God Closer
A TALK GIVEN TO AN UU CONGREGATION IN HATTIESBURG, MS (2005) Ask group to write for 3 minutes - stream-of-conscious, no censor (you know, that little voice that says “don’t write that, it’s silly”, or “that’s not true”, or “that’s not nice to say, better write something more polite”) – do not have to share … Continue reading The Wisdom Within: Journaling to Bring God Closer
Serendipity on a Bike
This move from Vancouver to Vermont is not an easy prospect for 'lil sis. We have been scouring the area and the internet trying to discover the potentials of her new home.One thing you should know about my sister (let's call her "C") is that she's painfully allergic to malls and other large (or small, … Continue reading Serendipity on a Bike
I DO believe in fairies, um I mean, serendipity
Serendipity has to be one of my favorite words. Merriam-Webster defines it as the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for.A couple of days ago, I walked into the daycare center to pick him up my son and I walked out with a job. Phenomenal. Valuable. Agreeable. Really not sought … Continue reading I DO believe in fairies, um I mean, serendipity
Serendipity
Something amazing has happened.The universe saw that I, despite the Fear, was working toward my goal of becoming a writer and journal-writing teacher/therapist; believing in myself and my abilities. I cannot tell the whole story yet as nothing is official.I have been trying hard to believe in what some call "manifesting" for many years. Long … Continue reading Serendipity
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