Gartenfische's Main Loves

  • God

  • Yoga

  • Meditation

  • Books

  • Photography

  • Gardening

  • Music

  • Silence

  • and of course . . . her family.

E-Mail:

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They can be like a sun, words. They can do for the heart what light can for a field.

- John of the Cross

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Obssssessssion

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

It’s obvious I’m obsessed, so let me get this out of my system and then I’ll try to go back to my usual boring posts. I say try because obsessions, as you know, get under your skin, into your blood, and then it’s impossible to do anything but . . . obsess, of course. […]

In Which I Reaffirm That Control Is An Illusion, A Delusion, A Childish Concept

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

I have no control over my life. It is important that I admit that to you, dear friends. Living with bad carpet and ugly paint is nothing compared to the near-total lack of control that I am experiencing now.
About a year ago, Spiritual Director D. advised me that after meditating and at other appropriate times, […]

Taking An Honest Look And Not Barfing

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Oh, how the spiritual journey has brought me face to face with my deficiencies! One aspect of Christian (and non-Christian) growth is accepting our mistakes and limitations without despairing overmuch.
In a letter to her sister, Thérèse of Lisieux wrote, ”If you are willing to serenely bear the trial of being displeasing to yourself, then you will […]