“The real question is not whether life exists after death. The real question is whether you are alive before death.” — Osho “Whenever we reach out to the world, we don’t get to control how it responds.” – Hartmut Rosa “Almost everything that happens is good or a good story.” – Oliver Burkeman “It helpsContinue reading “Four Quotes for the Last Monday in March”
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Life Experiences and Growth…
This is a fairly easy question to answer. Those difficult, heart-wrenching experiences I’ve had in life are those that show the most potential for growth. Twenty-three plus years ago, I faced the most difficult time I’ve experienced in life. Without going into a lot of details, let’s just say my whole world was turned upsideContinue reading “Life Experiences and Growth…”
Suffering and My Thoughts
What is the point of the suffering we encounter in life? I’ve recently considered what part suffering can play in each of our lives, its causes, and what to do to remedy said suffering. I don’t think that personal suffering is any sort of “punishment” for wrongdoing. I think the greatest majority of our sufferingContinue reading “Suffering and My Thoughts”
Daily Writing Prompt
For the past forty-plus days, I have stayed away from social media in observance of Lent. Today is supposed to be my first day back. When I’m posting, I share readings from devotionals that I read each day, funny puns I find, and pictures of my comings and goings each day. I also use itContinue reading “Daily Writing Prompt”
Gnostics and the Like…
A good portion of the reading I’ve done over the past several weeks has centered around the Gnostic world. It’s definitely different than a lot of what I’ve learned before, especially when it comes to religious teachings. It’s been particularly interesting to learn about the Gnostic gospels, most of which have been kept secret sinceContinue reading “Gnostics and the Like…”
Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…
I once again am taking a sabbatical from all social media for the period of Lent. I started nearly two weeks ago and there definitely has been a void in my life that I’ve taken note of. You don’t realize how much time you devote to someone or something until you stop paying attention toContinue reading “Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…”
The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media
I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”
Proudest of….
Two answers to this one,,,my two adult children, who have both left their mark in life. Secondly, my teaching career of twenty-nine years and the fourteen years of interim and substitute teaching positions that have followed. Along with my BA and MA in Education.
Cultural Heritage
I am most interested in the parts of my ancestral heritage that were involved in ministry. I am aware that several ancestors down the line were Lutheran ministers. I’ve done some research on their service in the ministry, finding that one helped found the local university I attended and received two degrees from. I justContinue reading “Cultural Heritage”
Writing Prompt of the Day – Sept. 6, 2024
I like to write in my journal and read books, mostly nonfiction. For the past three years, I have also taken daily walks of about four miles. While I’m walking, I listen to music or podcasts. I also like to hang out in local coffeeshops, read, write, and people-watch.
David Lee 