The Soulistry Blog

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...

It was a simple, informal, unexpected conversation with the check-out gal at the local grocery store. She was wearing an "Every Child Matters" bright orange shirt. I commented on it and said that I was sorry I wasn't able to get to the rally on the weekend. She said...

The little engine was at the bottom of a mountain, looked aheadand was about to turn around because the mountain seemed to be too difficult to climb. But then came the thought "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can" and the little train slowly began its climb up...

I remember the day before the pandemic. She was in her mid-80's, was wearing beige slacks, beige top and black jacket with a black purse and black shoesand looking at summer tops and slacks. The clothing she was looking at? Black sweater, beige slacks, black top. I...

It's not something I experience very often. When I do, I try to work with it and not let it capture my mind, my soul, my body because ... when it isn't dealt with ... when I'm not willing to let it go .. when it escalates - relationships suffer, people can be...

A hot summer's day and hummingbirds abound!How can I not be fascinated by them? Their grace, beauty, agility ... and oh yes, their symbolism.Reflection emerges.For the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Coast, the hummingbird is a messenger of joy. But not just joy -...

There are times when we experience wilderness moments ... when temptation calls us to sow seeds of negativity in our social media posts, blogs, conversations,emails, thoughts ... when wild beasts of anger, fear, disillusionment, bitterness, resentment are ravenous and...

This past week, I completed the training, added three new initials after my name (CZT) and am now a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. It was four exhausting days of tangling ... and fun! If you're not familiar with the term Zentangle®, once you Google it, you'll discover...

It's been well over a year since most of us have travelled beyond our own town, city let alone our own Country. I've missed travelling. I've missed seeing places I'd only read about in books. I've missed connecting with family and friends. I've missed exploring beyond...

Whenever you find a Thursday that is sadWhenever you find a Thursday that is lonelyWhenever you find a Thursday that is difficult in any wayHow about welcoming it?How about letting it know you're delighted it is here?How about expressing gratitude that you're...

Welcome Wednesday.You are a gentle reminder to "make time to smell the roses."'Make' time not just 'take' timebut make time to... work at our relationships with cherished family and friends... play and create... be intentional about our health: physical, emotional,...

Welcome Tuesday!So glad you've arrived!You have set before us many hours.What will we do with those hours?Choices.There are choices to be made.Some choices bring change... in our relationships... in our work environments... in our education... in our health... in our...

Hello, Monday,'tis good to see you again.Sure beats the alternative ... of not seeing you.So today I celebrate youand thank you for the opportunityof yet another Monday on Planet Earthto evolve, learn, feel, experience, reason, breathe, walk, blog, play, eat,...

These days, there seems to be a daily reminder that peace is elusive: news of the pandemic's "numbers" rising quickly; its variant strains complicating matters; vaccine appointments slowing down in some areas; political goings-on; on top of difficult economic times;...