Arise Blog
POETRY. I welcome you in.
Poetry. a full word.
What are your first thoughts when hearing the word “poetry”?
Is it Shakespeare or Langston Hughes or maybe someone else?
Is it Haiku or free verse?
Maybe the response is “I don’t read poetry because I don’t get it!” Or “I love poetry because I don’t always get it and the words and phrases sound lovely.”
Whatever you feel about poetry, I invite you…
Being with God: “The Gift of Retreat”
Are you wondering what this coming year may have for you?
A place to begin is a long gaze at where you are currently— standing, sitting, or even lying down. One way of seeing more clearly—is in our times of silence and solitude with God.
The gift of retreat provides the space and time for wondering…
As a New Year is beginning, maybe this is a good time to…
Advent Moment “art with meditations”
Welcoming the Advent season of “Coming” “waiting!” Some ask, “How do you spend your time leading up to Christmas?”
My reply is always eclectic because the way of entering advent is particular to where I am or rather we are as a family—place, relationally, spiritually, life as it is. Music is …
Spiritual Companionship
A gentle stroll and quiet moment with a companion. This can be practiced any time in your day where a break from the indoors, the fullness of work or school—a loving check-in with a friend is welcomed.