The Soulistry Blog

When darkness seems pervasive ... darkness of the future, the pandemic, the protests, the potential looming war in Europe, the climate change, the medical diagnosis, the bills that cannot be paid ... When darkness comes and fear of the unknown reignsWhen pain persists...

This morning was an "M" morning ... a Magical ... Mystical ... Mysterious ... Marvellous ... Memory-Making ... Morning! As I entered the roundabout, the sight before me was so lovely that I drove all the way around the roundabout, parked in the school's parking lot...

The month of January is two weeks old today.  The new year has begun and the door is open to the future.  What does the future hold for us ... as individuals? family members?  community members?  society in general?  religious organization? country?  world? Perhaps...

Here we are - in the middle of the Season of Advent. Advent greetings to all, whether you follow the Season or not ... welcome ritual ... find Light in creativity, family, friendship, respect, integrity.As I worked on making this Advent card, I prayed that peace,...

A young man was declared "Not Guilty" in a U.S. court yesterday, in spite of the fact that last year, when he was 17, he carried a rifle into a crowd, shot and injured one man and killed two others. There are some who believe the Judge was wrong when he threw out the...

Last night, the Aurora Borealis was expected to make an appearance in this part of the world. News told us that might even see them from our own back yard. I was excited! I've only seen the Northern Lights once and that was long ago in the Okanagan of British Columbia...

Oh, Rabbit and Bear ... you are quite the team! To have this pop up in my Facebook newsfeed today, October 17th, of all days (it would have been our 12th wedding anniversary) well, you both said it all. When my husband Hans died 5 1/2 years ago, a part of me died too....

Little rock and stones I've found on local beaches have become transformed into what I've been calling Kindness Rocks ... as in the act of kindness rocks ... and also these are Kindness Rocks. After painting the rocks, words/phrases/images/colour were added and then...

I admit it, I'm a KISSer ... KISS philosopher ... KISS theologian ... KISS human beinga believer in living an approach to life reflective of "Keep It Simple, Sweetheart." The Apache Blessing' resonates with my spirit:"May the sun… bring new energy by day.May the moon…...

I love watching them poke their heads above the ground, changing their location every year, making their appearance in so many different varieties. Intriguing and delightful, they put a smile on my face. What are they? Here's a clue ... it's that time of year when...

It's the beginning of a new month. Mmmmmm, what new challenges will be placed before me? What new friends will I encounter? Where will this month lead my creative soul? How will I respond to the "still, small Voice within"? What learning will there be if I ... respond...

  As I looked through the patio door, I saw her.Ms. Squirrel.   She was eating the seed I'd put out for the birds.I grabbed my purse and muttered"I see you!  Those seeds are *not* yours! They're for the birds.  Your food is over there." Did she listen to me?Of course...

It rained yesterday. Oh how it rained and rained and rained.We really needed it! And this lovely rose from the garden raised its sweet head, welcomed the raindrops and smiled, blessing me with its beauty, its colour, its sweet scent.A gentle reminder from the Universe...

We can't change the minds of all who are opposed to getting vaccinated or think the pandemic is a hoax, but maybe the following will give encouragement and be a reminder that love shared with one another can impact the hearts of family and friends ... one at a...

The wind blows.  Floods and rising waters continue their devastating invasion.  Smoke from nearby fires is frighteningly strong.  Lungs ache.  Eyes burn.  Breathing is compromised.  Evacuations continue.  Families fear losing their homes, livestock, pets, livelihoods,...

This is going on my front door in the morningbecause if I were a parent or grandparent with young children ... or had a loved one living with me who had a compromised immune systemthis is what I would want to put at my front door And besides... I am my own 'loved one...

fleetinglythe years fly bymarked by flames atop woven pillarsso manyso fastso soonwhile I ponderthe achesand stiffnessand forgetfulnessand at the same timerejoice for I am hereto see the candlesflamesatop woven pillars © June...

Respect.Songs have been written about it.Parents teach their children about it.People expect it.But what is it - what does it involve - exactly?How about "regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others"? Bishop Greg Rickel (8th bishop of the Diocese...

It was near the beginning of the pandemic ... most people were social distancing and mask-wearing.Standing in line outside the health food store, the woman ahead of me were social distancing and wearing masks when a fellow appeared ... no social distancing ... no mask...