Romance the Unexpected Way: The Gummy Bear Way
One of my favorite things to do for my husband when we were dating was driving by his apartment and leaving little goodies on his doorstep. I’d leave a bag of Gummy Bears, with an I’m thinking of… Read More
Remember That Dream You Left Behind?
“We can never give up longing and wishing while we are still alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them.” T. S. Eliot… Read More
I’m Writing About Sexual Abuse Today
An author once said to me, “I’d never write what you’re writing about.” This was her response when I told her I was publishing my memoir-driven book Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest.… Read More
A Love Note: How To Pray When You Don’t Feel Like It
“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.” K. Chesterton {my images are free goodies for you to enjoy & share. photo thnx to miss kerilynne, who shared her… Read More
A Sweet Easter Whisper
“let the beloved of the Lord rest in him… between his shoulders.” deut 33:12 I just finished dyeing Easter eggs with Eric and the boys yesterday when I snapped this photo. I… Read More
Hot & Fresh…Paint Nite Videos For You! (Yay!)
Dear Kindreds, I’ve waiting forever to do this with you! Here below in this post, I’ve brewed up TWO Spiritual Whitespace Paint Nite Videos that I created — just for you —… Read More
Why It’s Time To Become The Beloved & Welcome Spring In You
“You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the… Read More
Breath of Heaven, Merry Christmas
{one of my favorite #spiritualwhitespace. crissy field, SF. a day before Christmas.} There’s a quiet, peaceful pocket of spiritual whitespace this Christmas afternoon. And I want to spend it writing to you.… Read More
10 Ways To Redefine Gratitude (From Me to You)
I have mixed feelings about the Thanksgiving holiday. On one hand, it’s a wonderful holiday tucked right before Christmas with no agenda other than to gather and eat a traditional turkey meal.… Read More
Waiting for a Real Thanksgiving. Watch My Love for You Grow Wild.
“Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.” ~ Henri Nouwen There was every reason to be… Read More
Your Rightful Place: Invited Rather Than Driven
Last week was an i-need-flowers kind of week. I bought some hydrangeas last Monday and they became my guiding tone for the week. The flowers helped me stay in touch with the beauty and the… Read More
Me & the Military? The Scariest Thing (Day 19) 21 Days of Rest
I didn’t want to tell my story. I didn’t want to write that book. Not the one about my pain. Not the one about my childhood. What use is it to go back… Read More