“Put your hands to work, and your heart to God.” – Mother Ann Lee Film Recommendation: The Testament of Ann Lee, directed by Mona Fastvold and staring Amanda Seyfried Many years ago, I was vacationing in Maine on a bike-riding adventure. When I found out that we would be near the Shaker village, I knewContinue reading “Mother Ann Lee”
Author Archives: Lola Georg
Walking on Water
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during a guided meditation in a group setting.The mediation was an exercise of imaging oneself in a biblical story. In this case, the story is often titled Jesus Walks on Water. In my mind’s eye, I find myself sitting inContinue reading “Walking on Water”
Forgiveness
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “Forgiveness is a beautiful idea until we have to practice it.” — C.S. Lewis “When you forgive, you in no way change the past – but you sure do change the future.” – Bernard Meltzer My therapist once saidContinue reading “Forgiveness”
Attention
“What has my attention is shaping my life.” – Brandie Freely of Notes on Living Free + Well “And every day, the world will drag you by the hand yelling ‘This is important! And This is important! And This is important! You need to worry about This! And This! and This!’ And each day, it’sContinue reading “Attention”
Give Unto Ceaser
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during a guided meditation in a group setting. The mediation was an exercise of imaging oneself in a biblical story. In this case, the story is often titled Render Unto Caesar. In my mind’s eye, I am sitting onContinue reading “Give Unto Ceaser”
Black Modern Mystic
Recently I’ve been exploring the website and substack of Black Modern Mystic, where you can find articles, interviews, videos, and conversations. I have been inspired by their “core commitments and rule of life based in discernment, not dogma.“ To quote from Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms: “Black Modern Mystic is a space where scholarship, social transformation, andContinue reading “Black Modern Mystic”
Journaling
Journaling is a wonderful practice. I have been keeping journals for years. Some advocate getting up each morning and journaling daily pages. Others use journaling to record daily events, or reflect on the day. Other uses of journaling are to clarify one’s thinking or to process experiences. While some people keep a dream journal toContinue reading “Journaling”
Howard Thurman
“How good it is to center down! To sit quietly and see one’s self pass by! The streets of our minds seethe with endless traffic; our spirits resound with clashing, with noisy silences, while something deep within hungers and thirsts for the still moment and the resting lull.” – Howard Thurman Book Recommendation: Jesus andContinue reading “Howard Thurman”
Fireworks of Forgiveness
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during silent meditation in a group setting. In my mind’s eye, I am walking on a path in a meadow. It is dusk and the sun is setting, creating a sky full of oranges and pinks. I feel peacefulContinue reading “Fireworks of Forgiveness”
Bottom Feeder in the Stream
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during silent meditation in a group setting. In my mind’s eye, I see the woods on a bright, sunny day. I walk to the edge of a stream; a babbling brook that makes the sweetest music. Suddenly, I amContinue reading “Bottom Feeder in the Stream”
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