Jul 19, 2018 | home, Spiritual direction, Uncategorized
It was too cold for April. The heat had to be turned on that Monday morning and already smelled like it had been months since it had run. Wool socks and house shoes weren’t enough to entice me to want to step on the cold tile floor of the kitchen. It was still dark...
Jul 5, 2018 | Examen, Rhythm, Spiritual direction
Irritability surged to prickle on my skin. Anger burned on my tongue. Frustration drew my shoulders closer to my ears as my arms crossed in front of my stomach. Again. Almost as if time stopped for a moment, I stepped above myself to take in the scene. My eyes...
May 10, 2018 | blog, My Contemplative Heart, Parenting, Prayer, Spiritual direction
For all who find Mother’s Day to be a painful moment, me too. Empty. Lacking. Vacant. Forlorn. Empty. Tears streamed from my eyes even as the anesthesia wore off; the nurse said that I cried through the whole procedure, even as I slept. My hands caressed...
Apr 11, 2018 | Bookshelf, Reading as a Spiritual Practice, Spiritual direction
Anatomy of the Soul by Dr. Curt Thompson Summary: A neuroscientific explanation of spiritual transformation from the perspective of a psychiatrist and believer. This book includes specific practices for individuals and groups who desire spiritual maturing....
