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Let’s call this my pre-Lenten blog. Lent begins February 14 this year. Hope to give some food for thought to those of you who read this. Sometimes we are surprised by moments in our lives. Saturday, February 3, 2018 was one of those times for me. The picture I chose for this blog is of my “mindfulness” wall. The three clearly wood carved items I bought from the Shepherds of Bethlehem. Below I am sharing a short Facebook post I…..
Romantic and longing for personal love has never been where my writing goes 95% of the time. My poetry, my therapy, expresses my faith and spirituality more than anything else. Romantic love finds itself last on my list – always more important things to consider. By the Pond (Dreams, Imaginings, Musings) does not stand alone. Everyone seems to be writing trilogies and so am I. I am actually in my fourth book of poetry on my computer…..
I am going to restate my words from the end of my last blog: The feelings I have here I have had from a very young age. They have only grown in their depth of understanding even through the trauma expressed through my poetry. I would describe myself more as spiritual with faith in a higher power that holds us all in His heart as his children. I no longer promote any specific religion……
This is a continuation of my previous blog – Not A Theologian. To say “finding my voice” has been difficult falls in the category of understatement. My voice mixes with so many things and ideas now that I look for moments and words I know are mine. God and I do not talk in words most of the time. I would say it is more a flow of emotion between us. There also exists a level…..
Sometimes I just need to get things and ideas out. This is one of those times. I find no good purpose to the use of the words “evil” and “devil” when referring to people, groups, cultures, or religions. Leaders and people in power should not use them. Yes there are atrocities committed every day by individuals and groups. There are unbalanced people that do unspeakable acts. There are radicals like ISIS that have indoctrinated their followers…..
Poetry and prayer may seem similar, but for me they express differently. I am so wordy in my poetry sometimes. I envy poets who can say so much with so few words. Sometimes am able to and it does feel good. I am very proud of those when they happen. My poetry is not prayer. My poetry attempts to put emotions into a form with images. It is me exploring a part…..
I thought it time for a little fun information. I was so serious through Lent. Talking about my teaching made me think about some fun incidents that involved large groups of students. The first one occurred at the Catholic school where I taught kindergarten and first grade. In the winter, the plowed snow mountains would pile high. There were seven teachers for kindergarten through sixth grade (one for each grade and about 120-140 students). Those of…..
One of my favorite verses and prophets: Within them I shall plant my Law, writing it on their hearts. –Jeremiah 31:33, The New Jerusalem Bible On this Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, I would like to talk about my choices. I have not gone back yet to the parish I left a year ago, but I have now went a few times to the parish I left 23 years ago. The latter…..
In My Dreams (my Jesus) happens to be one of my personal favorites. However, I would like first to talk a bit about the picture I chose for this blog. I have mentioned before (and in By the Pond) that there was a triggering event on 3-20-93. It occurred at a Catholic Mass (5:00-6:00 p.m.) on Saturday evening. I do not remember that Mass – only coming and going. I felt attacked in some way…..
I picked Song Restrained because Holy Week approaches. But first, I would like to talk about the picture on which I put the poem. To the left you can just see a mother-of-pearl shell. It given to me 25-30 years ago by a good friend who lived in Indonesia for awhile. Mother-of-pearl, my favorite shell, was what I had put in my high school class ring. A rosary like this one ended up being buried with…..
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