The Soulistry Blog

Our spirit grieves. People ache at the terrorism, the escalation of economic consequences, the racial discrimination and inequity, the religious persecution, the political rhetoric, the misogyny, the emotional / physical and spiritual damage done by hatred.  Our...

a drive down a road not travelled brought discovery: a chair by the river that called and spoke "come, sit, rest, gaze, ponder, exhale-worry, question, dream, write, sketch, inhale-peace, feel, believe, *be*. bless-ed chair bless-ed trees bless-ed river bless-ed peace...

"How can terrible events happening around the world be seen from a spiritual perspective?" is not an easy question to answer, but perhaps an answer can begin to be found in the words of others. Hiding in an attic in the midst of anticipated discovery at any moment a...

A phrase in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” has been on my mind lately.  It’s a phrase used to describe  corruption, a situation in which something is wrong. Terribly wrong. While the country I’m thinking of is not Denmark, the...

Oh Owl, you are such an intriguing, fascinating and beautiful creature.  I love creating handmade cards with your image.  Your eyes are so focused and at times, penetrating. When you use those eyes and look at the world around and see the Two-Legged Creatures called...

Have you ever wondered how to make a wise decision?   how to know which direction to go when faced with more than one possibility?   how to discern the will of God? You've reasoned.  You're sought the advice of others. You've prayed. You've looked at every angle you...

The things one sees when out for a walk!   Two pieces of lumber on a roof with a sign on a piece of paper attached to one of the pieces of lumber that reads "I miss being a tree." 'Someone' thought this up.  Then that 'someone' printed it out on a piece of paper.  And...

So much is happening in the world and instead of ... talking ... sharing concerns ... giving love ... receiving love ... expressing love in action, word, thought fear and feelings of helplessness permeate conversations and thoughts. Oh, to be this kitten embraced and...

An unexpected gift from a friend in Ottawa brought a huge smile to my face as I opened the parcel and discovered a package of "Canada 150 Tulip" bulbs ... the official tulip of Canada's 150th anniversary. I excitedly planted the bulbs and eagerly awaited their...

Today was a dark day in the United States. A day where ... greed trumped compassion ... power trumped integrity and truth ... and lives will be sacrificed because a small group of very wealthy, powerful people in Washington voted on a Bill they were desperate to pass...

Tomorrow ... what will you be doing tomorrow? Here's what will be happening in the world: The Queen of England is making a major announcement tomorrow ... why call it an 'emergency' meeting when it's only announcing Prince Philip's retirement? The Republicans are...

It would be easy to allow my feelings to determine who I am. It would be easy to blame life's difficult circumstances on bad luck, genetic inheritance, family, the government, others, God. But that would be putting energy "out there" when I need to focus on rebuilding...

Antidote to latest news from the U.S.? Make art! As Andy Warhol said "Don't think about making art ... just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad ... whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding ... make more art!" Ahhhh, Andy Warhol...

Need a break ... from the stress of life? Need a break ... from the news and threat of war? Need a break from ... busyness ... anger ... fear ... confusion ... sense of helplessness ... something else? When that happens for me what happens is to intentionally open my...

how do i know ... when ... if god speaks? - is god ... the voice deep within ... the thought that flits through my head ... the heartbeat that races ... the questions ... the answers - is god ... any of these ... none of these ... all of these - is god really god -...

It's been quite a weekend! Only way to describe it was to create a neologism: ... one word combining two words. SERENDINCIDENCE serendipity (serend) ... "a pleasant surprise" ... + co-incidence (<co-in> incidence) ... "accidental events that might have been...

The wise words of my parents "You were given a brain.   Use it." often surfaced throughout my life.  At the age of fifteen, I decided to leave the church of my youth which seemed to expect me to leave my brain at the door.  When I would ask a question I was told "Do...

Tulips are beginning to appear in fields and yards and stores and homes like the little pot of tulips placed in the kitchen window. As their petals gently unfolded in the morning's light,  their reflection in the kitchen window called "Take our picture!" and a smile...

Ever have a day when memories of someone who is no longer living, surfaced in your heart and mind?   It's not their birthday, or any particular occasion that would bring them to mind, yet you feel their presence and find yourself grateful for the ways, lessons and...

In days of uncertainty and fear may application of the lubricating Hand Lotion of Prayer soften hearts and provide space for wisdom to seep through the soul-pores of politicians calm hearts and provide space for peace to seep through the pores of our own souls. And...