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I have been noticing some signs of spring. Have
you? The grass is greening up and the crocus and
iris are trying to show their beauty. Spring is at time of
renewal and growth. Many in the Christian tradition
are celebrating Lent. Lent is often thought of as a time
of sacrifice but, like Spring, it is also a time of renewal
and a time to develop new habits. Whether you
celebrate Lent or are enoying the warmth of the sun
and the longer days, I encourage you to start a new
healthy "habit", something to help you become happier
and healthier. My new habit is daily meditation.
What's yours?
Wednesday night was "girl's
night" at my house. We decided to watch "The Devil
Wears Prada". It was a good movie and provided
some wonderful "teachable" moments. I asked my
daughter what the movie meant to her. She said it
was about "if you have to give up your life for your job".
I was struck by the how much life Andi gave up for the
job. She said she "didn't have a choice".
The
reality is that we all have a choice in every situation.
We can make choices that honor our values and loved
ones or we can make choices that serve us in the
short term at the cost of our convictions and those we
love most.
It can be difficult to make choices,
but if you honor your convictions, you will never go
wrong. My wise sister-in-law says "Most unhappiness
is caused by giving up what you want most for what
you want in the moment." Make choices based on
what you want most, not what you want in the moment.
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Summary of "Walking the Labyrinth" with Kathy Cackowsky.
A Sacred Path
"In walking, it is solved." - St. Augustine. At our last
Soul Food luncheon, Kathy Cackowsky taught us
about labyrinths. Labyrinths are over 4,000 years old
and found in some form in all cultures; for example.
the Hopi Medicine Wheel. It is important to
understand that a labyrinth is not a maze. A maze is
made with several paths which may lead to dead
ends. A labyrinth has only one way in and one way
out. It is a contemplative tool; a gentle path to help you
find your way. What is needed from Spirit will be
present when you walk a labyrinth.
The
labyrinth, as we know it today, developed during the
Middle Ages. Because of the Crusades, pilgramages
to the Holy Land where no longer safe. So labyrinths
took the place of a long walk to the Holy Land and
became another way to experience God. After the
Middle Ages, society became more intellecutal. As
more emphasize was put on knowing God, not
experiencing; labyrinths were forgotten and have only
been rediscovered in the last 20 years.
Kathy
believes the greatest need of our time is to be
connected to spirit. So embrace the quite and walk a
labyrinth.
Here is a list of some local
labyrinths
- Community United Church of Christ, 2650 Table
Mesa Dr., Boulder
- First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St.,
Boulder
- Hospice of Boulder County, 2593 Park Dr.,
Lafayette
- Mountian View United Methodist Church, 355
Ponca Place, Boulder
- Rocky Mountain School for the Gifted and Creative,
5490 Spine Rd., Gunbarrel
- St. John's Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St.,
Boulder
- Wendy the Weaver - this is a private labyrinth so
call 303-443-1234 for availabilty
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Join us for these warm and engaging
gatherings.
- Sunflower Restuarant, 1701 Pearl Street at 17th
and Pearl in Boulder
- 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
- Cost is $25.00 including lunch
Please RSVP by 5:00 pm the preceding Wednesday by
e-mail or at 720.849.2892. As always your
promptness is appreciated, or come early to meet
new women and network.
Grace and Peace,
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