When I began my contemplative prayer walks, my goal was to walk and take pictures of whatever caught my eye. I have a lot of photos of flowers, cactus, and clouds. Some of my favorite photos are of things people leave behind. Toys, confetti, empty […]
Category: Pray
Living Offended is a Choice
“Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is a choice.” I saw this quote on a friend’s social media page. For me, it is a profound truth about the human experience. Our social media feeds, the local news, and even casual conversations can be breeding grounds […]
Learning to Live Unafraid
Some days I am excited to share a story from my personal life with you, but there are some stories I would rather forget and move on. Prayerfully, I’m sharing this recent experience, and I’m learning to live unafraid again. Five nights ago, I went […]
All That Glitters
Have you ever been curious about something that sparkled from a distance, only to be disappointed upon closer inspection? This happened to me today on my prayer walk as I spotted something gleaming in the distance. With an inquisitive heart, eager to photograph something exciting, […]
Shameless Persistence
Last week, I went on an overnight trip with a friend who is 32 years younger than me. She mentioned wanting to go paddle boarding, which I’d never done. My friend patiently gave me some basic instructions, and we set out in the shallow water. […]
Roadrunners, and Rabbits, and Wolves, Oh My!
On the walks near the house, I’ve seen wildlife. Mostly roadrunners and rabbits. But today? Today I can add wolf to the list. Roadrunners, and rabbits, and wolves, Oh my! Anxious to see what’s ahead, I walk up the path to the dam and am […]
No fuss, No drama
I saw a pacifier on the ground when I was out walking today. I’m not sure how long it’s been there. Long enough to be encrusted with dirt. It reminds me of when our children threw away their pacifiers. There came a day when they […]
What Zone is Your Heart In?
Have you ever wondered what zone your heart is in? Today my fitness watch did a new thing. It showed on screen when my heart rate switched from one zone to the next. My workout for the day was all core so I didn’t see […]
Turn Your Wishes Into Prayers
I wish. It’s a simple statement. I wish I had more time, I wish I could be there for you, or I wish we could all get along. Wishing is a normal part of human life. During my walk on Sunday afternoon, I saw dandelions […]
Could You Do It?
Do you remember that meme on social media about slapping your best friend for a million dollars? Some variations replaced best friend with sibling, cousin, or mother. I’d forgive my kids if they split the money with me. But both of them said they couldn’t […]