Intentional Living

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BEAUTY WILL SAVE US

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BEAUTY WILL SAVE US

Beauty has a power we often fail to recognize, perhaps because we are too busy, moving too fast, juggling too many things to stop and see it. This piece extols the benefits of slowing down and paying attention to the beauty right where we are. Seeking beauty is a form of mindfulness which has many benefits.

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DENIED LONGINGS IN CHILDHOOD AND WRESTLING WITH OUR SHADOW SIDE

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DENIED LONGINGS IN CHILDHOOD AND WRESTLING WITH OUR SHADOW SIDE

Denied longings in childhood can lead to unhealthy patterns as an attempt to meet those longings. Some questions to ponder as we explore our shadow side.

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AGING AND EMBRACING GREY PRIDE

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AGING AND EMBRACING GREY PRIDE

Women are embracing their greys in large numbers. Midlife and beyond can be a time of disruption, confusion and a feeling of invisibility for women. In this article I explore some of the important contributions we can make later in life. Here’s to grey pride!

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DESIRE - Do we run from it, bury it or listen to it?

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DESIRE - Do we run from it, bury it or listen to it?

In a world of extremes, desire can seem a dangerous thing. In Christian circles, desire may have been warned against and stifled. How are we to view the desires that lay in the depths of our hearts? Do we trust them, believing they lead us into a fuller life, or continue to suppress and deny them?

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HOW CAN I HEAR GOD?

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HOW CAN I HEAR GOD?

How can we ever hear the voice of God when the world is so loud? All the demands on our time, the incessant noise of our busy world tend to drown out the still small voice of God. We can put ourselves in a place to hear from God if we practice stillness and silence.

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ARE YOU SAYING "YES" TO TOO MANY THINGS?

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ARE YOU SAYING "YES" TO TOO MANY THINGS?

With fall comes many opportunities for activities and classes and it is tempting to fill our schedules to overflowing. Is this what Jesus had in mind when He spoke about abundant life? Or did He have something else in mind? Let’s explore another way of choosing what is most important and taking time for rest..