Tag Archives: awakening

When Death Comes

Posted on December 5, 2013 by debbiej1111

When death comes like the hungry bear in autumn; when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse to buy me, and snaps the purse shut; when death comes like the measle pox; when death comes like … Continue reading →

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The Well

Posted on November 21, 2013 by debbiej1111

I went to The Well today. The funny thing is I wasn’t even sure why I went. Really, I feel like I have been walking around in a haze and on some level not exactly knowing it. Kind of like … Continue reading →

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The God Who Only Knows Four Words

Posted on October 18, 2013 by debbiej1111

Every Child Has Known God, Not the God of names, Not the God of don’ts, Not the God who ever does Anything weird, But the God who only knows four words And keeps repeating them, saying: “Come dance with Me” … Continue reading →

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Your Mother and My Mother

Posted on September 12, 2013 by debbiej1111

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living In better conditions, For your mother and my mother Were friends. I know the Innkeeper In this part of the universe. Get some rest tonight, … Continue reading →

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Drops of Jupiter

Posted on August 28, 2013 by debbiej1111

I love, love, love this song! One must really listen to the words to be moved by it. I find it interesting that the lead singer who wrote the song, wrote it after his mom died and he said the … Continue reading →

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Birdwings

Posted on August 13, 2013 by debbiej1111

Your grief for what you’ve lost lifts a mirror up to where you’re bravely working. Expecting the worst, you look, and instead, here’s the joyful face you’ve been wanting to see. Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. … Continue reading →

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Knowing

Posted on July 31, 2013 by debbiej1111

I love walking. I sometimes don’t get out as much as I need to and when that happens there is an urge to get out and commune with nature. I have been missing a connection that I very much need. … Continue reading →

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Dearly Loved

Posted on June 28, 2013 by debbiej1111

This is a song by Jimmy Needham. My youngest daughter heard it and then shared it with me. I thought it was a beautiful song and a good reminder that we are dearly loved and we are awesome! Don’t ever … Continue reading →

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Accomplishment

Posted on June 28, 2013 by debbiej1111

A friend introduced me to kayaking about a year ago. I loved it and still do. I don’t get into all the crazy afraid for your life white water kayaking or anything. At the moment, I prefer the calm waters … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on June 11, 2013 by debbiej1111

I went to one my favorite places to do some hiking and thinking. It had been awhile since I had been on this hiking trail, the Flume Trail and I have never been on it alone so I was very … Continue reading →

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