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Category Archives: Spirituality
Metamorphosis
I was walking near the woods in search of wild strawberries when my eyes lit upon a most unusual moth. Just hatched, its wings were one third the size of its abdomen. I reached down and it grabbed hold of … Continue reading
Posted in Eileen's Armchair, Nature, Spirituality
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Parting Gift
For those of you who weren’t in attendance, the following poem I wrote was included in my dad’s memorial. I am happy to share his parting gift with you. Parting Gift Sitting in your empty room, … Continue reading
Posted in Eileen's Armchair, Poetry, Spirituality
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The Power of Prayer & Meditation
It was 5:30 a.m. on the morning of Paul’s surgery when our two sons knocked on the door to come say morning prayers with him. The dark of night still lingered as they lit the room with their voices.
Posted in Eileen's Armchair, Poetry, Spirituality
Tagged meditation, Paul, prayer, surgery
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Abundance
When Paul and I were married 32 years ago, he promised me his time: “my only non-renewable resource.” True to his word, most recently, he sacrificed his own work to travel with me on my 9-city book tour. Paul’s devotion … Continue reading
Posted in Eileen's Armchair, Personal Growth, Spirituality
Tagged abundance, Christmas tree, gift of time, gifts, holidays, Rockefeller Center, Rockettes
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Two Wolves
Seeing synchronicity adds meaning to life. The more I leave myself open to it, the more I marvel at the mystery of its frequency. Recently, while talking to a friend about the letter I just received from my third grade … Continue reading
Posted in Eileen's Armchair, Personal Growth, Spirituality
Tagged acts of kindness, evil, good, love, synchronicity, wolf
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Finding Quietude
Labor Day will have come and gone by the time this post is up. Red veins of traffic on the GPS of our iPhones will cover the screen, and a neighboring car’s bass woofer will pound in the long list … Continue reading
The Power of Presence
I have never been much for meditating. Sitting still is about as easy for me as a kitten resisting a wriggling piece of twine. My foot twitches, my face itches, my legs fall asleep in lotus position, and breathing feels … Continue reading
Posted in Eileen's Armchair, Personal Growth, Spirituality
Tagged inner child, meditate, meditation, stillness
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