
“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” ― Meister Eckhart
Continue reading“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” ― Meister Eckhart
Continue readingthe word grateful comes from
the Latin gratus & was first used
in English in 1552,
so says the internet wizards,
who remind me I didn’t use
this word – grateful – very much
‘till I realized there was
a hole in my soul,
Continue readingThanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, but it’s going to look a little bit different this year. Like many, we’ve decided to not do an in-person meal with my family, opting instead to exchange food with my mom.
Continue readingWe say grace before meals, give thanks to God
for food in the fridge + what’s set before us
knowing not everyone is as fortunate +
there are some, right here in this city,
who are starving + scraping by –
God, thank you for our daily bread +
nourish those not at our table.
(Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash)
Here we are, nearly four months into the pandemic. The whole thing has been a very strange experience, for all us. It’s been a shared experience across the planet, though some countries have managed it better than others. I’m learning that the ability to adapt is so important.
Continue readingI’m taking small steps back into the work world again and it feels good. My goal is to “make it” as a freelance writer. The way I go about this will make a big difference. Will I revert to my instant-gratification mindset, thinking I can make it happen overnight? Or will I take the recovery approach and take it one day at a time?
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