The Secret to Knowing When You’ve Done Enough
A few quick announcements: 1. Welcome, RowdyKittens readers! I'm thrilled that you're here, and honored to have shared a 2nd guest post on Tammy Strobel's site. Consider receiving posts via email; when you do, you'll receive a copy of my book, "Your Creed of Care: How To Dig For Treasure In People (Without Getting Buried Alive)". 2. A Wish Come Clear community, you can find the RowdyKittens post here: It's Not Far: On Finding Beauty All Around Us. 3. There's a special giveaway for commenters on this post; read on! *** This week it has come to my...
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10 Life Lessons You Can Learn at L’Arche
As I was trying to decide which of my L'Arche friends to focus on for today's post, I realized: I didn't want to choose just one. Instead, I wanted to bring you the words of wisdom that each of them has shared with me over the years. And, while I don't want to give the impression that L'Arche is a field of daisies wherein the members spout words of wisdom at every turn...I have been blessed to learn from some very wise individuals. Some of the wisest people I know. Don't let the balloon hats fool you. So,...
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On Being Present & Embracing Enough (Could it Change Your Life)?
At prayer-time at L'Arche this Thursday, we passed a candle around the table, as is our custom. The reflection question was posed to us was: "How are you feeling?" Such a simple, ordinary question. Yet in that moment, I saw how powerful that simple inquiry could be. To check in with myself, asking, "How am I really feeling? What is really true for me, inside?" To check in with others, asking, "How are you?" and really listening to the answer...these are acts of love. At L'Arche, we keep our meditations simple. That said, what arises from those simple...
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What To Do With Doubt & Discouragement
I don't know about you, but I'm in shock that it's September. Where did the summer go? The season is changing. School is starting, sweaters are on sale, and there are just a few months left of 2011. It's a time of transition, and it tends to make us question ourselves. Are we where we hoped we'd be? Are we doing enough for others, being enough? In August, my husband and I faced multiple stressors: overwork, fatigue, illness, death, mourning, (minor) injury and car breakdown among them. It was enough to leave me weary...and when I get tired, doubt and...
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Announcing: Love’s Subversive Stance! And A Guest Post At The Bold Life, Too. Coincidence? I Think Not.
Hello everyone! For the first time ever, today's post is coming to you via video! If you're unable to watch, I've included an approximate transcription below. If you are watching via video, do scroll down to see a portrait of my dear friend Gene, and to sign up for something you won't want to miss. Also, I'm honored to have a guest post up at The Bold Life today! Writer Tess Marshall's mission is to "inspire you to follow your heart, unearth your bold, and create a meaning and love-filled life." She's created a lovely community at The Bold Life,...
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