The Soulistry Blog

I am calm. I am a handywoman. The clothing rod in the bedroom gave way last week and the clothes had to be removed from the rod. My DH, Hans, had used that rod for his shirts, but when he died, and I donated his clothing, I moved my sweaters, jackets and slacks to...

Sweet little bee, so industrious, so intense.You didn't see me get oh, so close.I waited, holding my breath, expectingyou to fly away but you didn't.I took your picture and you kept on working, burrowing your head and once again I was in awe.Creation. God. Beauty....

A prayer ... this night and every night. can be prayed ... for others (we) can be prayed ... for self (replace 'we' for 'I') This night and every night may we be blessed. May we be blessed with a healing night of sleep a release from pain a gentle respite from worry...

The haunting "what if" questions about the past "What if ..." ... Mother Nature hadn't unleashed such fury ... 'xyz' hadn't been done or said ... the stock market hadn't plummeted ... the relationship hadn't gone sour ... an election hadn't turned out the way it did...

solitary flower by the roadside gentle reminder cycle of life beauty of life fragility of life  all three wrapped in one sweet pink flower ************************************************************* © June Maffin www.facebook.com/groups/soulistry...

this night may the Creator of this sweet flower bending in the gentle breezebless all who are... living in fear because of Hurricane Dorian... experiencing hurt by their church... terrified by predictions of climate change... living with chronic illness... dealing...

The leaves are beginning to fall to the ground and slowly are beginning to change colour.  It's almost Autumn/Fall in this part of the world.  It's a beautiful time and a gentle reminder of the Seasons of Life for both vegetation ... and human beings. Like the four...

A gentle walk along a rural pathbrought forth images of summers long agowhen a swing under the huge cherry tree in our back yard provided countless hours of relaxation and fun for one little boy - my son. As he swung,his feet would move back and forth to maintain a...

Once upon a time … there was a cat.She was abandoned.  Pregnant. Again.  Unloved. Unwanted.She had no name. Her owners didn’t want to pay to have her spayed. They dropped her off at the SPCA without any information about her age or medical situation.And...

Some "perhaps-thoughts" from 'Serenity the Cat' on Day Twelve of her adoption: "I am the cat of this home. I am loved. I am at peace." Those "perhaps-thoughts" of Serenitypenetrate within my soul as I, too, have similar thoughts. "perhaps-thoughts" like ...If only all...

Why do we allow society to dictate what is beautiful ... of value ... worthwhile … and what is not? For me, Reginald reflects Margaret Wolfe Hungerford’s famous words that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” I know - Reginald is plain, ordinary.Some have told me...

I like words. I like the way they sound. I like what I learn when I research their origin. And I like how my heart and mind respond as I reflect on words ... like this word: susurrus. I find it to be a delicious word. It means 'a whispering, hum or gentle rustling...

Are you in the mood for a lovely bed-time (or anytime) story? I am. And here it comes. :-)Once upon a time, there was a little girl who, with her parents, had been to the local SPCA at least five times in the past month. The volunteer asked "What is it she keeps...

"How do I return the joy you've given me?"  That question stopped me in my tracks.  I had no idea that anything I had done or said had brought my friend 'joy.' The question kept repeating in my head and had me thinking about the essence of joy ... the 'who, what, why,...

How many of us live perfect lives? ... lives that are free from stress, devoid of unpleasantness? ... lives without people who are disrespectful, hateful, sarcastic, prejudiced? ... lives without experiencing fear ... of anything ... anyone ... any situation? ......

There they were: cuddled together in the strawberry patch in the back yard. One, ripe and ready to eat; two, on their way to ripehood.Thinking about it all, I realize why I was so struck by seeing the three strawberries together like that. They were a gentle reminder...

"Words, words, I'm so sick of words" sang Julie Andrews in 'My Fair Lady'. There are times when I'm sick of words too ... words that people use to explain their lies ... words used to defend indefensible positions ... words that belittle - abuse - mock - harass -...

So much stress!  Too many distractions!  Much too much to do each day!  Traffic!  No parking spaces!  Noise, noise, noise.  Busy, busy, busy.   Does any of this sound familiar?? For many people these days, it does.  Their lives seem filled with things to do, people to...

Born Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff, she became Hollywood legend Doris Day. Her movies (like Pillow Talk), her singing "Que Sera, Sera" and her love of, and involvement with, animal rights endeared her to millions who this day, mourn her passing.In spite of a life...

Today is the last day of Passover. Today is the first day of Easter for Christians in the East, and day six of the Season of Easter in the West. Pesach (Passover) for Jewish adherents is about liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Easter for Christians is about...