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Around the world, fires burn, water rises, tempers flare, workers strike, untruths abound, fear permeates, AI threatens and the war in Ukraine continues. I discovered the Photofunia App and played with it a bit ... placing a watercolour piece I created for the people...
Soulistry Soul Question: “RISING EVERY TIME”
Quote"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall."AuthorConfucius (551 - 479 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher whose teaching and philosophy deeply influenced Eastern thought and his thoughts developed into a system known today as...
“It’s EARTH DAY.”
It's April 22nd - Earth Day - a global annual event celebrated in more than 190 countries to show support for the environment. Words by Thich Nhat Hanh are poignant and critical for us all to remember: "The earth is not just our environment. We are the earth and the...
“Let It Go – Let It Be”
Let it go.Let it be. Acceptance. Not fear.Let it be.Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopezwrote the music/lyrics to the 'Let It Go' theme song in Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and said that anyone who’s carrying a secret shame that gets so heavy they can’t carry it...
“It’s Saturday!”
It's Saturday. It sort of snuck up on me. Sneaky Saturday! But then again, it seems that with each passing year, the days seem to pass more quickly. Before I know it ... a week has gone by ... it's a month later ... another year has passed and the hair has more...
“CONTENTMENT”
There is something about this little place, close by where I live, that draws me several times a year, bringing a sense of peace and joy. Is it the water? the sunstreaks? the sky? the newly mowed grass? the ducks on the water? the quiet? the fresh air? the building?...
“EASTER SEASON: Fifty Days”
Yesterday, for western Christians, it was Easter morning. I remember last year very well. It was early. Very early. It was cold. And dark. The sun hadn't yet climbed over the horizon. It was overcast. It felt damp. And, it was beautiful. By the water's edge,...
“EASTER-resurrection proof”
It's here! Finally! Finally we have come to the end of Lent, the end of Holy Week.It is Easter! “Alleluia! Christ is risen." "He is risen indeed! Alleluia!” As the little girl stuck out her tongue at the other little girl, she exclaimed "So there! I told you so! I was...
“HOLY WEEK: Holy Saturday and the Great Vigil of Easter”
We’re almost at Easter! But, not yet. We have one more day to go. Today - Holy Saturday ... the precipice between yesterday’s tragedy of Good Friday and the triumph of Easter Sunday that enters in after the Great Vigil of Easter this night. The end of a difficult...
“HOLY WEEK: Good Friday”
It’s Friday in Holy Week … known as Good Friday. When you woke up this morning, did you say “TGIF - Thank God it’s Friday!” as many have done over the years on Fridays as they were looking forward to the weekend? This Friday isn’t just “any” Friday. It’s different....
“HOLY WEEK – MAUNDY THURSDAY-Betrayal”
Maundy Thursday. It's today.A day that shocks in its intensity. Jesus, the beloved rabbi is about to be betrayed. Not by an enemy, but betrayed by a follower, a friend, a disciple, someone who said he loved Jesus. Even though we recoil at the word ‘betrayal,’ if we...
“Holy Week TRIDUUM: Anglican Prayer Beads for Maundy Thursday – Good Friday – Holy Saturday”
The Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) begins tomorrow with Maundy Thursday. The Triduum is comprised of three days where symbols of death and life are dramatic and poignant reminders of the fragility of life and can be a unique opportunity for...
“HOLY WEEK holy wednesday: a Ben Faith”
We’ve come to Wednesday in Holy Week. Not an easy week, any year, but somehow, this year, living with rising prices, the threat of nuclear/biological/chemical war, the war in Ukraine, it is an even more difficult year for many. Some people of deep faith are asking...
HOLY WEEK holy tuesday and another chance
It is Tuesday in Holy Week. As the world continues to deal with the war in Ukraine, increasing costs and personal stresses, those who walk this Holy Path in this holiest of holy weeks, seek to make time to reflect, pray, consider Jesus’ activities on this day. What...
“SOME LOVE ON MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK”
We have come to Monday in Holy Week. Many feel alone. Alone - because of the stresses of the world. Alone and fearful because of the war in Ukraine; concern about their health, finances, jobs, relationships. Alone - with their thoughts. Alone - with their...
“WEAVING A PATH through holy week
Weaving is not something I do very often, but a weaving metaphor seems appropriate this week which begins today, Palm Sunday. Known as 'Holy Week' (the final seven days before Easter) for Christian adherents around the world, special liturgies and observances will be...
“FRIVOLITY”
A little frivolity is needed in these oh-so-difficult times.So how about ...... a whimsical tree ... dancing lollipops ... an enquiring bird ... three sort-of-owls trying to discern what the blazes is going on in the world these days ... and flowers, bright flowers of...
“SPRING IS HERE – SORT OF”
Welcome Spring, to this part of the world.Welcome Vernal Equinox. Well, you're technically here but please ... may we have a little less cold, no more frost (or snow!), and more sunshine. May we please have more blossoming flowers and shrubs and plants and trees ......
“The Night Is Dark”
the night is dark and brings fear as the coughing begins as breathing is difficultas the pain won't subside as the nightmares won't leaveas negativity, political haranguing permeate social media disguising hopethe night is quieteerily quiet as people wait for the next...
“INTUITION – OUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLE”
There's a lot going on in the world. A lot of tension ... anxiety ... stress ... fear ... doubting there is a God ... pondering the "What's it all about, Alphie?" question ... asking other questions: "Does intuition exist? If I pay attention to messages that...