Category: Ramblings
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A Bit of Rambling About Books
I love to read. I love getting caught up in whatever it is that I am reading – whether it be fiction or truth. Mostly, I love to read real books, not computer screens. To feel the book in my hands, its weight, its texture, its promise… Oh, how I love to crack open the…
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Time for an Ego-ectomy
Yesterday, while reading a meditation** about the practice of centering prayer (a form of contemplative prayer that I have been practicing for the last year), I was introduced to the term “ego-ectomy”. I have spent the last 19+ years attempting to perfect the art of surrendering myself to my Higher Power; so when I read…
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What About Joseph?
Today, I’m re-posting this meditative piece I posted in December 2017. For some reason, Joseph has been coming to mind a lot again as I meditate during this Advent season. So, I’m sharing these thoughts from last year again… This Christmas, I have been thinking a lot about Joseph. Nobody really talks about him much.…
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A Gushing Review…
“Wisdom isn’t knowing more, it’s knowing with more of you.” – Cynthia Bourgeault When I first heard this quote, I had one of those “ah-ha” moments. I have been working toward my master’s degree in theological studies for the past four years, and have experienced many mind-melt moments during that time. But, when the leader…
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Who is Your Saint?
“You have no idea what God is calling you to. But he needs you. He needs me. He needs all of us.” – From the last homily of Father Mychal Judge (9/10/2001) Today is All Saints Day; the day when those of the Christian faith celebrate all the saints – known and unknown. This day…
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Who Will Be Next?
“Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder From the time I read my first book written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, I wanted to be a writer. Her weaving of…
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Humility
Dr. Bob Smith was one of the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In fact, the founding date of AA is June 10, 1935, the day that Bob became sober. He remained sober for the next 15 years until he died of cancer in 1950. Those who are not members of AA or are unfamiliar with…
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No Hangover
There are many benefits to living in recovery from my addictions. One of the best of those is never having to nurse a hangover. Not only did I feel physically well yesterday, but I also walked through my day with no guilt and no shame. To those who have not lived life in active addiction,…
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Enjoy the Ride
During this past semester, I was enrolled in a Directed Study. When a graduate student is interested in studying a specific topic that is not offered in a class setting, there is the option of asking a professor well-schooled in the area to direct them through research and writing on the topic throughout the semester.…
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Christmas Music
Yup, I gave in. Yesterday at work, I started listening to my Instrumental Christmas Music station on Pandora. I know some of you out there think I’m nuts and way ahead of schedule with this, but I can’t help it. I love Christmas music. I love Christmas season. I love celebrating the joy in my…