Monthly Archives: November 2020

Give, sweet mama, give. Give, my man, give.

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Kathy

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. –Pablo Picasso Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have. –Jim Rohn We only have what we … Continue reading →

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Dust everywhere. Fuel barrel sold. Emptiness is form.

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Kathy

Good morning to all. Sitting here in our messy dust-covered little house in the woods. The hardwood floor sanding and finishing is complete, but we need to wait several more hours before moving the stove and kitchen table and rolltop … Continue reading →

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The barrel is empty

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Kathy

** I’ve got nothing for you today, Holy, the barrel is empty.** –It’s not coming from you, dear child. Trust into Me.– **I’ve nothing to say on Day 42.** –Let’s sit in silence together today. Sometimes I have to empty … Continue reading →

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What does wood floor sanding and finishing have to do with spirituality?

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Kathy

You guys have this figured out by now, right? Everything has to do with spirituality. Spirituality–in my book–is not separate from the ordinary physical material mundane world. It dances with it. It provides perspective. But there’s no dividing line where … Continue reading →

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Turkey, brussels sprout salad, hurting hearts, gratitude and thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Kathy

Happy Thanksgiving all you dear readers with your roasting turkeys, your whipped mashed potatoes, your savory stuffing, your brussels sprout salads, your pumpkin pies. Or perhaps you’re feasting on pizza? Coq au vin? Paella? Butternut squash risotto? Grilled cheese sandwich? … Continue reading →

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Concerned

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Kathy

Feeling heavy-hearted and concerned this morning for a loved one who may have been exposed to the virus. I can’t share any personal details right now. Thinking about any of you who may be worried about loved ones in these … Continue reading →

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Reflections on daily blogging

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Kathy

My 75 day commitment to connect more deeply to the Holy Heart, Spirit, God, Love…to explore “What the Heart knows” during the waning days of 2020 is halfway over now. We’re counting down toward year’s end. Thirty eight, thirty seven, … Continue reading →

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Smoke alarm drama & the Holy

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Kathy

A little drama in our little house in the woods this morning! And yesterday morning. And the day before. I crumpled newspaper, laid kindling, carried seven logs into the mouth of our wood stove. Lit the match. Good morning, wood … Continue reading →

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I found the missing heart in that messy closet

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Kathy

About two weeks ago I wondered: where in the world is that heart? Did I give it away to someone? Who would that have been? The rolodex of the mind clicked through every possible person. Was it you, you or … Continue reading →

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“Letting people be who they’re gonna be”

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Kathy

Earlier this week I talked with a very wise young person. She shared about her spiritual and political beliefs. Laughing a little, she shrugged her shoulders and talked about her brothers with very different outlooks on life. She traveled to … Continue reading →

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