Tag: spirit

RETURN TO MEEKS MOUNTAIN

And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. ~ John Muir Three months after my hip replacement, I was finally able to return to our beloved Meeks Mountain! I was joyful, even giddy, to be able to hike… Continue Reading “RETURN TO MEEKS MOUNTAIN”

OVERLAPPING

When I was a service representative at the telephone company, the importance of “overlapping” was often stressed. This was a time before digital records, so we were strongly encouraged to overlap our paperwork tasks whenever we could. If we were placed on hold during… Continue Reading “OVERLAPPING”

A PICTURE AND A POEM: THE PRESENCE IN THE PAUSE

When the argument gets heated,or my debate could be defeatedbut I know the words to win it,prompt me, please, to wait a minute.Then put your peace into my headand give me gracious words instead. Help me refrain from words that rushto find the holy… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: THE PRESENCE IN THE PAUSE”