a deeply personal reflection of my soul
Being With is a collection of poems, things that caught my eye, touched my heart, and spoke to my soul. The reflective, back-and-forth way of connecting verses in the pantoum form of poetry lends itself well to the meandering back-and-forth nature of “being with” life. As an Episcopal priest, most of these poems have a spiritual connection that is contemplative in nature. I love nature, as you will see, and enjoy solitude, particularly our mountain home in northern Colorado, a refuge from popular tourist destinations.
80% of women agree their doctors don’t listen to them
45% of women are uncomfortable talking to their doctor about their health
After reading this book, you will be a Fearless Informed Female! You will know the medical terms for your parts “down there,” understand and be able to talk to your doctor, and know what to expect in medical exams for female health.
Kindness, and her companions, compassion and empathy, are integral to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Kindness connects us to each other and is of essence what it means to be human—to love and care for one another, to provide physical safety and emotional security, and to be present with and for each other. Kindness reminds us that we are not alone and that we matter. It invites us to soften, to listen deeply, and to choose gentleness in an increasingly unkind world. When we act with kindness, we plant seeds and impact lives in ways we may never witness. In this sense, kindness is an act of faith.
Did you know you were created to be creative? In fact, your creativity is just as unique as your DNA. Creativity is sparked in your imagination and you are invited to put objects and ideas together in new ways. We call this invitation cross-pollination and we encourage this core value as a way to experience how creation is evoked from within. We believe imagination is a vital ingredient to cultivating the spiritual life.
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