I was deeply moved the first time I heard singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco’s song Overlap as she describes a relationship. And it was much later that I realized how clearly this can speak to my experiences within interfaith communities, and in particular, for the areas of diversity and inclusion. Ms. DiFranco wrote a phrase that you […]
First new Solstice early morning swim. . .
Pushing through the water, Cat Steven’s rendition of “Morning Has Broken” runs through my mind and I sing: Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world. Then turning around with a backstroke, the […]
Honoring the Divine Feminine: A Church Without Walls.
Honoring the Divine Feminine: A Church Without Walls. That phrase has served our community well, from nearly the beginning. A Church without Walls. You know that change I talked about a couple weeks ago? The change from old paradigm to new? From things that were working but now maybe aren’t quite working anymore? A Church […]
Are you listening? Because I wasn’t!
Are you listening? Because I wasn’t! I have had a tough year and a half or so. I don’t think anyone would dispute that fact. My husband was ill for about a year with surgeries, hospitalizations, and finally a terminal diagnosis ending in his last few months on hospice before his death. Two weeks later […]
Life (God) is not absorbed by It’s Creation
Octogenarian Wisdom Life (God) is not absorbed by It’s Creation Being in my body for 85+ years I have discovered a very important concept which is that “God” is not being absorbed by Its creation. It took me several years to understand this . I’ll do my best to explain what it means. How it […]
Octogenarian Wisdom
My grandkids think I am wise. What I see in my grandkids and my great grandkids is that each generation comes into the world seems brighter and more aware. We all learn by being taught from families, schools, cultures, mores and ethics. We learn to be nice, careful, kind and considerate. We also learn to […]
What is the Absolute from a Meta-Physical, Philosophical Perspective?
What is the Absolute from a Meta-Physical, Philosophical Perspective? noun PHILOSOPHY noun: absolute ; plural noun: absolutes 1. a value or principle which is regarded as universally valid or which may be viewed without relation to other things. “good and evil are presented as absolutes” ○ something that exists without being dependent on anything else. […]
Pauli’s Page: Herbal Info, Remedies and stuff!
Calling all gardeners! It’s Spring, though it doesn’t often feel it here in Southern New England. Time to oil up the garden tools and get digging. For those with little experience growing their own plants, I recommend getting established plants from your local gardening center. Make sure your soil is loose to allow roots room […]