As I dwelt upon the idea of God and his mysterious way of creating the universe, I was blown away. I have had this awestruck feeling before, but it does not come naturally nor easily. It usually takes me a few minutes to still myself on a good day and to consciously think about [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2010
MLK, Jr.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
I completely forgot it was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day back in the States until my lovely friend Ahna shared a quote with me in honor of the day yesterday!
Today, I came across a beautifully adapted prayer, originally by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). I am inspired by this man because, out of anyone I [...]
Fragmented Thoughts
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sometimes, my mind can be so full of fragmented thoughts. Each minute ushering in a different thing to think about. As I try and be still, I notice different anxieties bubbling up. “After prayer, should I read in preparation for Monday? How does that mark the time I specifically set aside for this retreat? What [...]
Life
Friday, January 15, 2010
I was just taken aback by a forward I just received. It made me think about the delicacy and power of life. A woman and her husband recently gave birth to their daughter who weighed a little over 1 lb. (1lb!!!!!!!) From reading a short entry on their CarePage, the miracle [...]