David StephensonJul 28, 20215 minBuilding a Deck from a Bird's Eye Viewby David Stephenson My major project for COVID was increasing the size of our 20 yr. old deck from 8 x 7 to 10 x 10 to hold a screened...
Shirley RigaJul 26, 20217 minPalpable PresenceWith the intention of connecting within and writing a morning meditation, I practice exercises to wake up my energy body.
Shirley RigaJul 22, 202110 minIntention and AttentionI give attention to a spiritual tool as I set an intention to use it in my daily self-care
Thea IberallJul 19, 20217 minTool Time: Don’t Connect the Dots I started looking back on all the topics and tools we’ve reflected on over these 500 days. Today, I picked one to look at.
Nancy BraggJul 16, 20215 minIncubating LoveDivine Love is working in this group as we journey toward spiritual wholeness. We hold each other in love, building a spiritual foundation.
Thea IberallJul 11, 20217 minLiving in My LightSomeone once told me that there's nothing more important than being good. I learned to be good at a spiritual practice. It takes practice
Thea IberallJul 10, 20216 minPicking up TrashI used to pick up trash on the sidewalks as a spiritual practice. How does one do it without anger, without judgments?
Shirley RigaJul 4, 20216 minFreedom in my Choices Gentle Teaching is an approach to help those struggling to feel safe, feel love, be engaged and show gentleness and love to each other.
Shirley RigaJun 17, 20215 minPsychological TimeI thought worrying was a problem specific to me until I learned about psychological time versus clock time.
Shirley RigaJun 10, 20215 minMy ToolbeltI often think about my ability to survive my life. We all have our stories. Using my breath has been a crucial tool in my challenging times.
Shirley RigaMay 25, 20214 minWanderingEvery day I awaken with the challenge to be present in every moment, to stay in my body, grounded in the now.
Shirley RigaMay 23, 20216 minIt's an Inside JobI'm recovering from good/bad thinking. My good has been defined by high ideals. Hitting a wall is a wakeup call. Pain is a motivator.
Nancy BraggMay 22, 20215 minComing Home to Self-LoveMy grounding for self-love is being in my heart, knowing that the Divine exists within me, and understanding that I don’t have to be perfect
Shirley RigaMay 19, 20219 minI’m Forgetting to be SmallI've lived my life in fear. I had an inside infrastructure designed to keep me safe. Making a commitment has changed everything and nothing.
Shirley RigaMay 16, 20215 minPracticingLast week was full of doctors’ appointments. I don’t like focusing on my body. I’d rather feel and sense life through my heart’s eyes.
Shirley RigaMay 14, 20217 minJournal PowerI was committed to suffering. It hurt too much to do anything else. But journaling changed my life.
Shirley RigaMay 12, 20215 minInfusion of inspirationWith open arms I welcome Spring with the newness, the color and warmth. Inspiration offers an overall dose of good. So I made a decision.
Thea IberallApr 28, 20215 minThe Stages of LearningIn psychology, there is a model called the four stages of competence. Can I apply this model to the new tools I learn in our incubator?
Shirley RigaApr 27, 20215 minThe Observer WithinI have built defensive walls around the innocence of my inner child because of my early experiences. Can a bird's-eye view help?
Shirley RigaApr 18, 20217 minPresenceTo live in truth is grounded in the present. My lifelong anxiety is based on traumatic memories and future worries. My breath is an anchor.