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Nicole
i awoke this morning in the stillness deep sense of awe gratitude for my life peace in the moment in the dark one bird began its pure clear notes slowly, rhythmically then pausing and beginning... More »
Nicole
dearest love my heart's own you have called me forth day after day first to soar with you higher than icarus in bliss beyond belief, then falling, falling so precipitously into a deeper love than... More »
Nicole
today has been the most laid-back and sweet day in weeks. i had a delightful breakfast with my friend karin. we shared back and forth and as we parted she reminded me not to be... More »
Nicole
For me, the retreat was a great time of healing, because it was about the father heart of God. So I was able to face the pain I still have about growing up with a... More »
Nicole
Image: " The Abduction of Psyche " (by Eros), by William Adolphe Bouguereau. in the new pod on writing i just joined, i was encouraged to try to write something as a series of snapshots.... More »
Nicole
i have been having some really wonderful conversations with my friends who still attend the church i left a year ago, and i am seriously considering returning, at least occasionally. today i felt strong enough... More »
Nicole
Image credit: Yemanja by A. Andrew Gonzalez beautiful day of peace my being floats in waves of tabula by arvo the high pure notes of the violin hold me so gently and then let go...... More »
Nicole
this morning, i lay in bed listening to the rain gently falling, and felt blessed. i don't always love the rain but today it felt like a sweet benediction, coming and enfolding us in its... More »
Nicole
(in response to a discussion on skilfull interaction and a comment on the challenge of communicating skilfully when emotions are roused) i so relate! it is too easy to be calm, balanced, positive, helpful, etc... More »
Nicole
years ago, when i was a girl at camp, my counsellor shared a lovely song she'd written, with guitar accompaniment. it began, "dawn in the morning and dawn in my heart heaven is breaking the... More »
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