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mystery
If I’m learning anything, it’s that mystery, in truth, is not: sophisticated, put-together, altogether reasonable, lofty, grand, popular, attractive, restful, calming, or even beautiful. It’s that, in truth, mystery is: difficult, shrouding, plain, unassuming, frustrating, meek, unavoidable, yet hidden. It is the square brown chest behind file boxes in the attic, containing a grandmother’s embroidery … Continue reading
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overflow
Recent blessings, small and deep: Music of Español, batted between women choosing baby clothing. Language-melody, launched in sequence, unfurled like little banners. Skin scent when a loved one, lotion-tinted, gently day-heated, opened her arms. Warm, dark wine’s presence inside smooth gold cup, inviting a small swallow. The fact that, despite myself, my life includes a … Continue reading
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high there
A year ago I felt as though I gave up my husband for Lent. I was at least a little hurt. I think already I could see where this was heading. I didn’t want Tim to want what I perceived as unnecessary adornments to faith in the Orthodox ritualistic style. This year, though, I’m seeing … Continue reading
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weavings and shinings
Here is where I land: happy when my mind is free, when I hear the old, old stories gritty. Pedestrian, if you will. When I see harsh sun reflect off the Sea, taste dust, and move weary feet. Finally, resting on a cushion in the home of old friends, straining to hear his words to … Continue reading
somebody’s old lady thinks so
Reflecting on my first fifty years… What has been most significant? While still in process about everything, I would start with growing up in a loving family finding my love, getting to keep him receiving my children, letting them go. *** The most important thing involving my inner life happened when I stopped fearing my … Continue reading
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two similar stories?: believing outside the box, pt. 2
Picking up where I left off Friday. Old Abe’s Acceptance Unlike Captain Mal’s story, Abraham’s tale doesn’t present a new, horrific threat to mankind. But in context, the book of Genesis to this point has spread a canvas of a ‘verse where people screw up. From the start, they rebel against their creator, and then … Continue reading
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believing outside the box
Lots goes into the reactions of people to their lives and times. Whether hippyish, middle-ages-ish, or thoroughly enlightened, each human existence involves an amalgamation of factors beyond DNA. Yet we continue seeking to relate to the ideas and adventures of those. Of these. Of them. Of her. Of him. I think that’s an okay thing, … Continue reading
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humble sunday
Today. Holy, passion, branches, ass’s colt. “O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem…!” Deliberate, determinate, love. And tears. Individuals know pieces of truth. Moments arrive that reveal what I know I know I know. A sense of reality. And yet nothing can be true without four little words: I could be wrong. Science is a study of static things. … Continue reading
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believing off the paper
I said I would get back to this. Uh, about a month ago. Thanks for your patience; now here’s a foray into… Magic My first brush with believing involved little pieces of paper. I was six. I wrote one word on each piece, torn from my wide-ruled first grade notebook. Book, bike, doll, happy, sky—I … Continue reading
lent for lent
Christian traditions of various types have been placed around me all my life. Even more these days, when I tread paths of some ancient beliefs. At least, I imagine what it’s like to be a pilgrim on those sorts of journeys. I’m struck by the beauty in Orthodox rituals – from decorous clothing to music … Continue reading
