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Purge Belief and Wear Only Understanding It is clear that the opposite of Truth is error. A mistake like 2+2=5 is also an error; errors defy Principle. It is not so obvious, however, that “Error is belief without understanding.”* I used to believe there were good beliefs and bad beliefs. But it turns out that … Read more
Five Smooth Stones David, calmly confident went after Goliath armed with five carefully chosen smooth stones. Turns out, he only needed to use one: it was enough. When facing my giants what smooth stones do I select? I’ve decided on these: 1)God is good 2)God is omnipotent 3)God is ever-present 4)God is infinite 5)God is … Read more
Hubris I’m fighting hopelessness as earthquake chasms sever and break apart – it’s catastrophic enough without leaving intentionally constructed, supremely dangerous nuclear reactors to melt in the balance poised to flow forth in widespread contamination. Anarchy seizes state governments running roughshod over law, due process, justice and fairness. Corporations manhandle elected officials, trumping the democratic … Read more
Life is a dance and I love all kinds. But a reel? Now that’s fun.
Marriage a Secure Friendship It’s the last day of the long President’s Day weekend. All our children were away: one at college; two at a four day church youth retreat So we had time alone. We went out to dinner and saw a couple movies. But mostly we talked: we talked (and talked) from breakfast … Read more
I am so appalled why harsh violence happens when Love is power Precious, innocent people killed so brutally unnecessary Will we ever learn graceful tolerant kindness peace and brotherhood Ever-present good has no hiatus nor lapse strong and undefiled Unconscionable outrage, an anathema unsanctioned by God Screaming for healing galvanized into action we pray in … Read more
A lot of the painting I’ve been doing lately is of meditative poetic expression without words. What do you think?
God Never Martyrs One Idea in Favor of Another The lion lying with the lamb, each dwelling in their own endless sphere: David didn’t kill Saul in the cave when he had that chance; with nothing to prove but respect and love. No one is unsafe in taking a stand for what they believe No … Read more
Coming up for Air Some people are water skiers through life skimming the surface, moving quickly along bumpily full of excitement and spray Some people are snorkelers independently languorous hovering between atmospheres Some people sit in the boat watching passively or driving others Some people are scuba divers, plumbing the depths in complete immersion we … Read more
Sexuality Can Be Beautiful We learn that God is all; matter is nothing. Spirit, being all, could not create it’s opposite, matter. Sensuality can be sin: Not just out of wedlock or in the act of lust or adultery. When steeped in matter and about matter, it is all wrong. This will never satisfy since … Read more
The Power of Editing For the longest time my youngest daughter wanted to write but was frustrated, intimidated and stymied in a carnivorous quagmire because she wanted the words to come out perfectly the first time. (Immediate gratification isn’t that satisfying anyway…) I am so grateful she has learned the power of editing. She now … Read more
Motherhood is a Gift An infant’s earnest gaze The giggling feet of a baby in a high chair about to be fed The enthusiasm of little red boots joining me for a hike The sweetness of a toy hammer hanging from a bedpost A stroller bumping over “all the rugged way” Reading every picture book … Read more
Easter Morning Hungry bears awakening from hibernation Glorious spring blooms arousing from shriveled dormancy Beautiful butterflies emerging from chrysalis caterpillar graves Chirping chicks pecking their way out of silent egg shells Life stirring where it did not seem to be. Pale sunrise from darkest night Desolation turning to dazzling hope Mournful endings becoming joyful morning … Read more
Life Goes On Death means never more: so definitive and final. In argumentation I’ve learned to avoid saying always and never because it invites finding a loophole. Usually is more effective in such a prevaricating world. Can opposites mutually prevail? Mohair and diamonds both occur but not simultaneously in the same place. We know that … Read more
Dull I feel pathetic poor and covetous surrounded by affluence and the freedom it affords. Pressing my nose against the window standing empty on the outside wallowing beyond desire – bleak and inadequate, ponderously paltry… I senselessly strive to be legitimate in the face of self satisfaction wanting to be generous with only immateriality to … Read more
Immaculate One Self (innocent, perfect, pure) conscious (cognizant, alert, attentive, sentient) communion (trustingly at one) with God (inseparable omniscient ever-presence) contemplating… mediator way of salvation manifested in glory connecting transparent; comprehending conception (origin, existence) of being (life eternal) unconfined, unencumbered… Messiah (promised deliverer) hope, full-orbed complete fulfillment – encompassing perpetual peace – astonishing but true … Read more
Virginia’s 18th Birthday My oldest turned 18 quietly and without fanfare. She danced in her day at an end-of-the-term waltz party and celebrated with college friends by inviting them to a tea party in her dorm room. (She also served Boursin on snowflake Ritz crackers.) She had a Facebook message and text message from me … Read more