The Scene – Dec. 20, 2021
We know the scene: the room, variously furnished, almost always a lectern, a book; alwaysthe tall lily.Arrived on solemn grandeur of great wings,the angelic ambassador, standing or hovering,whom she acknowledges, a guest. But we are told of meek obedience. No one mentionscourage.The engendering Spiritdid not enter her without consent.God waited. She was freeto accept or […]
Attuning to God’s Love – Oct. 21, 2021
“Our heart’s desire goes on no matter what; it is awake even when we sleep. But when we accept the invitation to love, our minds must awaken to our hearts; we must sense our desire and know our intent. We may not know exactly how or why we are choosing, and we most certainly do […]
Dance – July 1, 2021
Dance, when you’re broken open.Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off.Dance in the middle of the fighting.Dance in your blood.Dance when you’re perfectly free. -Jelaluddin Rumi, trans. by Coleman Barks, The Essential Rumi, p. 281
