Comments for Heart's Rest

Comment on Embodiment by Ivy Thomas

Ivy Thomas — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:04:14 +0000

In reading your rendition of George’s “procedure”, I am struck by how easily distance can “protect” us from reality. In the past, when I’ve heard someone say they were going for an implant, I’ve envisioned a rather simple, only-slightly-invasive procedure. However, your descriptives have changed that for me. I will be far more caring and empathetic in the future!

That said, I can’t help but think of how many other situations are seen through the same rose coloured glasses because I am distanced or have distanced myself from them. And how much more attentive, compassionate and actively involved might I be if I simply take a step toward instead of away from the realities of others, our world, our earth.

hmmmmmmm, food for thought. Thanks Therese! … I think!!

Comment on Embodiment by Karen Pidcock

Karen Pidcock — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:35:47 +0000

Thanks so much for your honest, yet compassionate expression of your recent medical experience. May George’s “implant” reveal only good news for his united being: both physical & spiritual! Meanwhile, may each of us “live out each day of holy incarnation for the sheer joy of being alive”. Thanks for that reminder!

Comment on Embodiment by Donna Jean

Donna Jean — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:04:47 +0000

Strangely (or not,,,) I have been reflecting a lot lately on this very subject. Your words ring in me “True” and the last paragraph made me cry.

Comment on Embodiment by Becky LUther

Becky LUther — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:10:44 +0000

Amen, sister.

We pray for you daily in our mutual incarnation.

Love to you both,

Becky

Comment on Embodiment by Don S.

Don S. — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:59:58 +0000

I can’t help it. I’m sure the next time I see George I’ll wonder if the Doctor tucked a little garlic in the chest for good measure.

Comment on Rebellion Dogs by bettina cornell

bettina cornell — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:10:14 +0000

I am a rebellion dog. Thank you for articulating something I’ve been feeling for a while and reminding me that I can start again anytime.

Comment on Delicate Dance by Michele Connolly

Michele Connolly — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:41:33 +0000

Dear Therese,
another wonderful reflection about the trickiness of relationship with grace that does not make me either a puppet or one performing for a reward. I am teaching Romans this semester – if its ok with you, I will use your reflection here as a way into understanding Paul’s idea of responding to God’s gift. You are wonderfully able with words, with naming the human position in relation to God. I hope there are still some lingering summer days for you as you turn towards the mysteries of the cold time.

love,
Michele

Comment on This Just In by Regina Moritz

Regina Moritz — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:12:27 +0000

I am always surprised when I remember to check Heart’s Rest for some
words of life. It is almost always a serindipidous visit based on finding the time to stop and read. Behold the topic is relevant yet again! I have been absolutely beserk with worry about $$$. I am trying to sell the house and to sell it so that I have some profit out of it. Not easy to do in this market. I just celebrated my 74th Bday and my fear of destitution is
monumental. “Just in case” t-paper just does not do the trick…but I do think trusting may be the answer. Not to demand that events meet my timetable but rather to wait in peace knowing that I have no control over anything. And that’s OK. It will be what it will be on the universal God’s
timetable.

Comment on Rebellion Dogs by Michele

Michele — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:03:17 +0000

Who knew vegetables were so important? Mind you, a decent pile of vegies in the middle of the afternoon here in Sydney, where all the moisture that is not falling as snow in New Denver is bucketting out of the sky as rain in the wettest April we’ve had for 21 yrs, might have prevented me raiding the cookie jar. Rain like that can make you think you really need several cookies – big, generous, Australian cookies. So, I’ll have to herd the dogs of mid-afternoon back into their pen, I guess, and get back on the fruit waggon. Vegie soup perhaps?
It will be Spring over your way, soon. I can smell it from here.
love,
Michele

Comment on This Just In by Michelle Barth

Michelle Barth — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:11:20 +0000

Hello dear Therese. A wonderful reminder to a fellow “just in case” person. Sending love and prayers. Michelle