I was driving to the community theater for a rehearsal when I noticed a heavy feeling in my gut. I took a couple of breaths to relax myself, then I focused my attention on the felt-sense in my body. I knew it was telling me something, so I paused after parking. I sat with the sensation with intentional compassion. The reason for the heavy … Continue reading Doing the Inner Work: Bio-Spiritual Focusing
There is not much to tell about the past few days, since we have been just doing normal life. John is gone most days and some nights, working with the students to help form them as disciples of Jesus and evangelists. Karen works on her computer a few hours a day, doing her graphic design work and sometimes meeting with other designers online. I busy … Continue reading Finding Beauty in People…and On the Walls
A few thoughts–pensées–today, but first the usual travelogue/diary of life in Marseille… June 1…We took public transportation to Jean-Claude Gaudin Parc, by far the nicest and most toddler friendly green space we have encountered. It was a warm but lovely day. A beautiful aspect of this park is that the linden trees scent the air! A sweet respite from the naturally funky smells that are … Continue reading Pensées
