Hello, reader–how are you doing? Do you know how to pull away in relationship? It’s a skill. Especially in love, I tend to be all or nothing. Moderation is not my gift. So as an adult, I’m learning how to pull away when I get too close, give too much, and commit in ways that… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I’m tempted to say good morning because morning is my favorite time. The world seems so alive in the quiet pre-dawn. Anything is possible. I wrote this post for you called relationship attempts. False spring bloomed, and now it’s back to full-time Oregon rain. relationship attempts Last night I remembered… Read More »
“Who do you pray to?” I asked my dear friend. They’d just mentioned they had been praying more. My question made me realize there are many options. Here are some deities, forces, spirits, entities I have prayed to over the years and lately. Mother of God Parent Earth Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi Harriet Tubman… Read More »
“Who’s good at asking for help?” I asked. “I’ve never met anyone who’s good at asking for help.” It was book club yesterday, and my former housemate had just mentioned he’s not good at asking for help, as if most people are. I ask for help pretty often–from Ming just about every day. But from… Read More »
Dear friend, Thank you for encouraging me when I mentioned that I wanted to do a ritual, praying for the house. Thank you for supporting my spiritual life, which is the foundation of my wellness. And thank you for praying with me sometimes. I’m grateful you understand the prayer part of me, grateful we can… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? Thank you for sharing my prayer, this morning. Dear Mother God, Thank you for all of our copious blessings, copious like bleeding. Thank you for the gift of life, and miraculous days to live in. We love this wild world, with its forest shadows, river movement, lemon bars, wacky conversations… Read More »
“Will you pray for my head?” I asked Ming. “Can you put your hands on my head and pray for me?” “Yes,” he said. He touched my head. “I pray that your head can think the good thoughts.” “Wait,” I said. “That’s not what I want you to pray for my head.” “I pray that… Read More »
Hello, what do you pray about? I was at the beach with Ming on the Oregon coast. I wanted to pray, dance, get sun, sing. And I did indeed. We parked and I cut off part of my shoes–the annoying back strap. That was satisfying, and my shoes are way better now. We used the… Read More »
Hello, reader. What’s your prayer life, lately? What do you ask for and thank for? I ask for help as I keep breathing. Holy Mother, Mother of God, please bless me today to feel my feelings, work through anxiety, keep breathing, and be kind to myself and others. Please help me trust I will… Read More »
Hello–how are you doing? I’ve been thinking about what I hate about myself. Normally I am very kind and caring to myself. I work hard to love myself unconditionally, as you know. But every once in a while, I get frustrated with things I do and find myself spouting angrily, “I hate that about me! … Read More »