As I was getting lost in the world of Twitter this morning, and clicking over to websites to meet new people, I remembered a conversation I had with my friend Jay Heinlein. We were talking about my own memoir called She Moved Mountains, and he suggested I talk to people about their own life stories, [...]
Archive for the 'The Book Project' Category
January 20 2011
Holding Sacred Space
Walking through a doorway at the public library, I greeted the gentleman stepping the same way. “Nice smile,” he said. We talked about the storm moving in on the wind, and then he said, “Peace be with you.” I returned the sentiment. A tiny healing was sent out between us, and in that moment, all [...]
January 14 2011
Wake Up Now!
Here is an excerpt from Pocketful of Miracles, by Joan Borysenko
January 14th
What am I doing on earth, so far from Home? I can no longer remember the bright fields from which I came, except in dreams. And even these I forget upon awakening. My heart’s desire is to awaken from the dream of this life, [...]
January 4 2011
Living the Miracles of Today
The steam is rising from my cup of tea, and huddled under the blanket on my lap, I am cozy as I write this post. Although I do feel the importance of planning my year so that I know where I am going, I am being called right now to sit in the silence and [...]
November 24 2010
Happy Thanks Living!
I saw a church sign this week that said, “Thanksgiving is nice but Thanks Living is better.” I love the idea that every day I get up and walk in gratefulness for my life- the people, the things, the blessings that fill me with joy. So often we look at the things we don’t have [...]
