“I’d rather be blessed than be right.” – In God’s Care, April 20 Being blessed is of the heart; being right is of the ego. The choice is simple for me, but not necessarily easy.

As I go through The Move Project of 2009, it is unlike any other, in terms of the circumstances around it and the current apparent lack of financial resources. It has forced me to be very creative and open to unlimited possibilities. It has stretched me in my being humble and in my capacity to ask for help. It has me spending more time with Spirit as I ask for guidance, pray, and meditate. The aforementioned are all gifts and blessings, ones which make me feel grateful. New, like-minded people and opportunities have come into my life, and they too make me feel grateful. I’ve been the recipient of many gifts and kindnesses lately as I have put myself more into the world going about this Move Project. Today’s reading from the Daily Word strikes me so directly as I sit here at the keyboard in a friend’s home in Verde Valley country, the location of our future hometown. Here it is: I give, and I am greatly blessed in return. I may have received help from friends, family, or even strangers at a time I needed assistance. I give thanks that they have been there for me and for … Continue reading →

“Wherever I am, God’s grace blesses me.” – Daily Word, April 16, 2009These days God is gracing me with enthusiasm and wonderful expectancy for our future life. I could be in fear with all the uncertainty – I’m so grateful that I’m not. Instead of powerless (fear), I feel powerful (faith). God is guiding me and with me all the way. I’m feeling Its Presence and grace more and more, and it’s a blessing.

Late last night Rog and I sent out our e-newsletter Reaching Out, our first issue of the new year. Winter has come and gone, and glorious Spring is here, with Summer almost here in central Arizona. During the months we dropped off the e-newsletter scene, we retooled our businesses and our lives. As we looked around, we observed that much of what had been working for us was coming to an end. The world doesn’t look anything like it did when we created our life together in Gilbert – neither do we. So as we launched the new us, we wanted to let our community know what’s happening. It’s always fun to send out an e-newsletter. We check who’s opened their email and who’s clicked on links, and we often draw responses from recipients, sending greetings, thanks, and their own news. It’s a day filled with joyful expectancy, each message a gift. It’s a great tool for connecting to a lot of people from all different phases in my life. Today, as I took note of who opened our e-newsletter, I realized how I’d missed these folks and our cyberspace visits. I’m hoping that we’ll get back on a regular … Continue reading →

Today is six years that I ‘got out of Dodge.’ Translated that means that I left Santa Fe, New Mexico and moved to the Phoenix Metro area of Arizona. That’s the short story. The longer version goes like this (there’s also the longest version!). After 7+ years of living in NM and tired of hearing myself complain about not liking living there, I made a significant spiritual shift. Up until that time I had been telling myself the story that I couldn’t make another move because (1) I didn’t have the financial means to do so, and (2) I didn’t want to keep moving around until I found the perfect place. The point is, I was trying to do it all by my lonesome. Finally, I woke up and remembered to ask God for help. Duh. Then I was no longer alone (as if I’d ever really been) and I had the power of God consciously behind me. And, ask God for help I did. My side of the conversation went like this: “God, I really need Your help to get out of here. I’ll do anything that is required – even get a job! You know that I’ve said … Continue reading →