malibumark

I think I realized why I like the church/monastery so much. I’m humble and I don’t have a rich full life, I do have wonderful relationships and that has come with a great effort of commitment and...

I went to sleep around 11 last night, very rare for me. I woke at 940a in time to shower and dress and get down to chapel for morning meal. After the meal, I helped the sisters with a few things and...

i thought about a lot of things tonightas I was preparing for a special service for holy week. I realized that everyone has a way they try and controla situation - or manage a situation and their...

a wisdom I used to talk about was that 'life is about taking care of life and keeping it going.'I guess it's from the stability in myself that when taking myself out to the pub this afternoon,I...

I woke up this morning after having made a life decision yesterday. I was feeling good about my choice and was appreciating life a great deal.This morning after having set about my chores and duties...

I know when I think about my feelings and desiresI tend to go inward -but now I am also remembering to be aware of the responsibilitiesand the relationships around me -it's like two bubbles I love...

There’s a man here who visits with the workers at my store. He talks to us and brings us snacks. He came up to me today and out of the blue, said to me really trying to impress on me the power and...

It's amazing how the darkness first thing in the morning can really somber your outlook. Glad I have the chapel to set up. 

I asked myself the question tonight if all my questioning and wisdoms are helping me live My daily life. I realized I can probably throw away some of my proclivities which don’t serve me and my...

I woke up this morning. I was of two minds. I felt controlled and subsequently angry about my situation here.But then I thought if I had the opportunity to live life as however I liked, would I not...

I think the reason i ruminate has to do with not knowing what to do with my time and then I start to ruminating as like a creative activity. Safe as all get out.  No need to be brave enough or all...

I phoned and left a message for my therapist. Things here are ok but I was feeling backed into a corner thinking in terms of and questioning ‘ what should I do?’ And ‘what can I do?’ With the...

No one is here in chapeland I am reading from the prayer book aloud. It's weird. I'm taking a small break to write you guys. Sending prayers and good vibes.