malibumark

things are good. I had a lot of energy today and I put that to work hereat the monastery and got a lot done, went the extra mile and now I am resting in my roomin anticipation of our Friday evening...

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tonight and lately I have been really feeling the power behindthe idea that a happy life is a very hard thing to have. Lifehas it's good moments and I can be present to the melacholy ofcertain...

I'm at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. Just wanted to see it. It opens at 10am.:-)

Just wrote to my therapist what I’m thinking about. I've  been thinking about how we had talked about me coming here to the monastery for the fellowship primarily. I’ve been experiencing moments...

It’s a beautiful day here. The temperatures are dropping, heralding the change of season. It’s a relaxing day and the sunshine and breeze are wonderful. I think if you're gonna make something in...

so I've learned some lessons here at the monasteryabout life in general. It's a place I know now that it would provide a goodstructure for my life - at times even a happy structure - I feel...

If I'm honest with myself, knowing that I am at the helm of what I do when my mood goes south, it's pretty eye opening to know that I do have certain things I do unconsciously as a way to deal with...

It’s interesting guys, this morning I thought about why had been experiencing some abdomen pain for the past few months. I went to the doctor to get it checked out. It occurred to me as I was...

I wonder if I am guilty of falling into the status trapwhen it comes to evaluating my life and my achievements.I find myself aware of the fact that I am fulfilling my needs bygoing for certain things...

I've got to be self responsible about that too.:)My impulse is to be alone in my room. With Blue. Ensconced in the coziness here. Having my mind wander and wonder adrift in my feelings. But I'm...

I had a family zoom call this morning, like we do every Sunday. It went really well. It was very nice and i'm feeling comfortable and positive with where I live in life right now . After the call I...

just started to look for work again. i researched a local winery for a job, as oneof the lodgers here just started working at one, it gave me the idea to pursue it.She loves it. She's a host and...

Finding peace because I need it.You guys and this place are so special.I find myself swimming in the anxiety and peace of the moment. Full tilt chores here as the monastery opens up again. I have...