Category Archives: Etheree

The weight of decision slows down the mind and burdens the soul. Trudging through pros and cons on diverging trails in the wilderness is arduous work. Shedding excess weight makes calm and clear what before was a sure dead end.

They say the devil is in the details. Organization is important but too much quells creativity. A little holy mischief can vanquish evil spirit and produce unexpected yet amazing results.

Expectations leave me disappointed and often wanting for different outcomes or results.  The real growth lies in the unknown spaces rich in  discovery. There is mystery in the journey that creates joy and awe.

Life is subject to change without notice. Things do happen beyond our control that can turn our lives upside down and put our stomach in knots. Breathe in and out deeply. We do what we can. All will be well … Continue reading →

It is the intention of our action that matters and not the method of our madness.  It is important to just show up even if we are not at our best or top of our game. Being perfect is really … Continue reading →

We cannot walk through life facing backward. Spin around and look toward the future, living in the present moment and letting the past go past. Who we are is rooted in experience lived but does not define who we will … Continue reading →

By breathing in the fruits of the Spirit our hearts are made holy, our hunger satisfied by the gratitude for the grace that God provides. Journeys are not easy. We can lose our way. But the path is always there. … Continue reading →

We are all ministers in God’s kingdom. The altar of the Holy is in the midst of the world in which we live. We are all called to do God’s work, trusting that we have the gifts we need for … Continue reading →

Christ has no body here on earth but ours. Jesus has neither feet nor hands here but ours. His compassion and kindness for the world flow through our own hands and wear through the soles of our own feet so … Continue reading →

We are on the river of grace, which flows over rocks and silt carrying us as it moves swiftly toward its final rendezvous.  There is vibrant life in this water, thriving on manna from heaven, richly abundant in love.