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 swirling, flying, round and round in circles. I am caught in a tornado, like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. I see every kind of humanContinue reading “Calm in the Eye of the Storm”
Author Archives: Lola Georg
Doves of Peace
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 a beautiful, white dove flying over the ocean. The dove turns and flies towards land. As it flies away from the ocean and further over theContinue reading “Doves of Peace”
The Blue Velvet Box
A mystical experience in the form of a vision shared by Lola Georg.This vision was revealed during meditation in a group setting. In my mind’s eye, I am driving my car and it is a beautiful sunny day. I have the sunroof open, and the windows are down, enabling a soft breeze to encircle me.Continue reading “The Blue Velvet Box”
Nature
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” – Rachel Carson “We did not think of the great open plains, the beautifulContinue reading “Nature”
Mother Ann Lee
“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”
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”