April is National Poetry Month Saturdays are often my sabbath because I usually work on Sundays. During the other six days of the week, it’s easy to get caught up […]
Author: calledtobealive
One Word
April is National Poetry Month Today is my sermon writing day.Over the years this task has often felt daunting-Choosing between 1,000 and 1,500 words to preach in response to sacred […]
Good Heart Tones
April is National Poetry Month Heading out to see my cardiologist this morning brings to mind a poem in Called to Be Alive! Good Heart TonesWith stethoscope pressed gently on […]
Poetry Month
April is National Poetry MonthI am reading Wendell Berry’s little book of poemscalled The Peace of Wild Things. Poetry, like no other form of art, has a way of compelling […]
Breath of Spring
Practicing meditation again today,and how lovely the song in the breath,bringing Life with the change of season
Koa Bear
“Koa Bear” and I instantly bonded when he arrived late yesterday afternoon. The koa wood baritone ukulele will be helping me lead worship this Sunday. Our church group Strong in […]
Building Bridges
Later-Life Fitness Journey # 4 Later-life offers this choice:Use retirement to build a bridgeor to rear a wall. Gifted with days filled with life-giving opportunities,I choose to be steady and […]
Good Food
LATER-LIFE FITNESS JOURNEY # 3On my later-life fitness journeyI am learning to eat natural food mindfully.
Fun Exercise
LATER-LIFE FITNESS JOURNEY #2In the book of life has been written all the days that were formed for me. On my later-life fitness journey, fun physical exercise helps me age […]
A Writing Ritual
LATER-LIFE FITNESS JOURNEY # 1A writing ritual is an important part of mylater-life fitness journey. Like a tasty espresso,a few minutes of creative writing every dayheightens my awareness of what’s […]