Halloween is just a couple of days away. The stores are already poised with their Christmas decorations, at least the ones who have not had them up for weeks or months already. Besides too much candy, planning for company, thinking about food – fixing it or just eating it, many people are also worried about […]
Journaling, prayer, and self knowledge
Reconnect, heal, love Last week I posted on journaling for Lent. In that post I discussed that journaling helps us get to know ourselves better, which is necessary for growth on the natural level, and for growth in the interior life. This post can be read here https://indivisiblecouples.com/lent-a-call-to-journal/ I thought it would be helpful to […]
Lent – A Call to Journal?
Hello Dear Readers, Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. For Catholic Christians, and some Protestant Christians too, this is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Often you hear Catholics talking about giving up chocolate, desserts, alcohol, or some other similar pleasure. Some argue that it is pointless to give these things up […]
Slowing down III – Embracing a slower pace
Embracing a slower pace Once again I find myself close to the weekend. It is Thursday evening and I am reflecting on the past long weekend. In my last two posts I discussed embracing what you can do and embracing home. Both of these are predicated on slowing down, embracing a slower pace. This past weekend […]
Finding peace and joy
I am writing today reflecting on the season. Thanksgiving was a couple of weeks ago, Advent began yesterday, and Christmas will be upon us shortly. This can be a beautiful and joy filled season for many. Memories of holidays past and anticipation of the Christmas to come bring happiness, nostalgia, and sentimental feelings. For others […]