A Spiritual Journey Through Creativity
I started my quilting business 3 years ago and all of my work comes through word of mouth. I have a Facebook page, but that’s the extent of my “advertising.” One person has a quilt made, they tell friends, and eventually I get a call or email from someone who wants their own t-shirt quilt.… Continue reading Jeff’s Quilts
I love tulips. When the stems break free from the dirt in the early spring, I know that winter is (mostly) behind us. The beautiful yellows, reds, pinks and purples that fill my flowerbeds each spring make me so happy. I love the colors and the blooms. I love the signs new life they offer… Continue reading Bulbs
Two days ago I thought about writing a post about Katy, then this morning Facebook reminded me of this photo I posted of my younger brother and Andrew. I don’t always follow Facebook’s lead, but this time I had no choice. The summer before fourth grade we moved – not just to… Continue reading Katy
We moved a lot growing up - such is the life of pastor's kids. Although, to be fair, we didn't move nearly as much as some of my other PK friends. I remember 5 houses by the time I moved out on my own; my older brother probably remembers more. Since then, my parents have… Continue reading Home
When my sabbatical first began, I had a few days before we went to Boston. I was waiting for the next thing. When we got back from Boston, I had a few days before I went to Ghost Ranch. I was waiting for the next thing. Today I am home and there is no next… Continue reading The Real Day One
Before I made my way out to unsuccessfully hike Box Canyon, I asked the woman at the front desk about the Kitchen Mesa Trail. (I realize my error now – instead of asking about a trail I might do another day, it’s best to ask about the trail I’m going to hike today. Good to… Continue reading Free Day Hike, Part 2
On Thursday we were given the gift of a free day. I wanted to hike more so I figured I’d take on the Box Canyon trail. Here is the description: Continue past the Kitchen Mesa trail, the hogans and the upper irrigation pond. Follow trail signs up the canyon. At a small pool, cross the… Continue reading Free Day Hike, Part 1
Prior to my experience with the heart labyrinth this week, I think I’ve only walked a labyrinth one or two other times in my life. I may have attempted to walk one at Waycross Retreat center on a college retreat several years ago. However, I have a vague recollection of our youth minister giving us… Continue reading Spiritual Enough
Yesterday morning as I entered the heart labyrinth I knew I would need some breath prayer to keep me focused. The first one that came to mind was “Breathe on me, breath of God.” Breathe on me…breath of God…in…out…in…out. I would get distracted but I knew what I could come back to…Breathe on me…breath of… Continue reading Breath
I woke up before the sun this morning and couldn’t get back to sleep. I stayed in bed for another hour before finally deciding to get up and start my day. I was up before the sun. That rarely happens. Usually I let the sun gently wake me up. The sun is one of my… Continue reading Thank You
Anne Brock 