I first read this when I was 18, wrote it into the flyleaf of my Bible, memorised it, and often say it to myself when I am stressed. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) Lines Written in Her Breviary Let nothing disturb thee, Nothing … [Continue reading]
My heavenly daughter, Irene
I generally sort out logistical challenges, like how to provide lunch for 15 people in the context of prayer. I was puzzling this out, while Irene kept coming up with every more time-intensive and impractical menu suggestions. "Hush, Irene," I … [Continue reading]
Garden news
Apple tree in the garden covered with dazzling white blossoms, soon to be replaced by bright red apples. And the mourning doves, with their ironic name, sing loudly and crazily of joy!! … [Continue reading]
In Praise of Naps
I am doing quite well with waking up a little earlier every day because I do have a perfect, and perfectly restful nap later on, if I need to. One of my favourite descriptions of a nap is Iris Murdoch's "Two days for the price of one," in "The Good … [Continue reading]
From Insults to Descriptions
From Insults to DescriptionsI was listening yesterday to Maccullough's BBC Christian History documentary, in which he said that early Methodists had a very methodical way of going about the task of their salvation, and were called Methodists in … [Continue reading]
The Best Way to Get Really Good at Writing
The Best Way to Get Really Good at WritingI think there is a lot of wisdom in that old chestnut--that the best way to get really good at writing is to write a lot! And read a lot. Saturation reading, basically.And if one has neither time or energy to … [Continue reading]
Peace like a River by Leif Enger
Well, reading in a manner of speaking, listening to on tape, while I do the dishes, more precisely. Though I have a hard copy with me, as I like to do when I listen to books on tape, to revel in the loveliest passages, or to find out what's going to … [Continue reading]
Blogging and poetry
Blogging and PoetryBlogging and writing poetry require a faith in your own thoughts, faith and hope that they may be interesting, and the acquired habit of capturing your thoughts in words. … [Continue reading]
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