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The Empty Chair

It is inevitable that sooner or later, life will deal a hard blow to your soul and to your spirit.   The abandonment of a parent, the betrayal of a friend, the divorce of a spouse, the death of a loved one … different types of losses but common in that each one can and often does bring us to the very brink of our ability to cope with the ensuing pain.  The pain of loss which often leaves us with … an empty chair.   

I suspect there have been multiple empty chairs in your life.  There certainly have been in mine. 

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Spiritual Pruning: Part 3 “Unruly Vines”

It’s January 2022. Happy New Year!! Across the globe, hope-filled humans are shaking off the dust of 2021 (and scrubbing off the residual grime of 2020) and collectively taking in a deep breath of HOPE for a more loving and joy-filled 2022. Let’s be a part of that tribe! Yes! Let’s be part of the tribe that starts the year off with PRUNING off what … Continue reading Spiritual Pruning: Part 3 “Unruly Vines”

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REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures

Life is different during a global pandemic, not only in the day-to-day activities but even in how we celebrate. Masks and safe social distancing. Handshakes and hugs replaced by elbow and toe-taps. Restrictions from visiting family members. Virtual meetings, birthday parties, church … virtual living! It doesn’t feel the same. And for many (including myself), the disconnectedness and isolation has led to feelings of discouragement … Continue reading REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures