Tag Archives: retreat

The ahhhh of retreat

Posted on June 15, 2020 by

Good morning, dear blog reader. Let’s talk about ahhhh this morning. The ahhhh of waking up on a fresh Monday morning with light shining through emerald green June leaves.  The ahhhh of feeling centered and “right with the world”.  The … Continue reading →

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Aligning with our deepest values

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

One of the things I pondered during the recent retreat from blogging and computer and caffeine and other distracting activities was this:  how can we more deeply align our daily activities with our deepest beliefs and values? Where are we … Continue reading →

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Rhythms of retreat, reflection and ripe peaches

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Do you know how sweet and pungent peaches smell in late summer?  You breathe deeply the eau de peach–it’s like a fine wine–breathe deeper still–before the silver knife nicks fuzzy skin and slices deep into the essence of fruit.  You … Continue reading →

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Using magical powers to prevent choking out loud.

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

I’ve experienced a couple of interesting days, blog-wise. Usually lots and lots of stories present themselves to the forefront.  (Well, that’s not technically true.  First the photos appear.  Something interesting catches the eye and the camera captures it.  I download … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage to the sea

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

Earlier this month I read Joan Anderson’s book “A Year by the Sea:  Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman”.  This is the story of a woman searching for herself, attempting to connect again to her deepest knowings.  She leaves her husband … Continue reading →

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