Category Archives: sabbatical 2012
Creating space for the unknown to emerge
Blog #36 October 2, 2012 Creating space for new emergence Scheduling open time dedicated to the unknown On July 31st, I flew home from my 3 1/2 month pilgrimage overseas. It was time to bring home the unconstrained spontaneity and … Continue reading
A Golden Thread of the Journey
Blog #34. July 31st Reflections on a Golden Thread of the Journey Return to Home, on Icelandic Airlines, and 9 hours of jet lag Lourdes was such a return to the spiritual womb for me, triggering so many memories and … Continue reading
Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the Foothills of the Pyrenees
Blog #33, July 26th Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the Foothills of the Pyrenees Bernadette and the healing spring waters After my departure from Chartres, a cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, I drove south through the Loire Valley to an area … Continue reading
The Blessing and the Curse of Uncertainty
Blog #28. July 1st The Blessing and Curse of Uncertainty Which way do I go? Oh, straw man, I am on the way to Oz and I don’t know how to find it. Toto and I have been lost and … Continue reading
In the Caves of Cappadocia
Blog #29. July 4th In the Caves of Cappadocia<br Small town volcanic adventures After 1 1/2 hour delay, in Ataturk Airport, my flight took off. In less than 3 hours, I landed at Kayseri Airport, a quiet small airfield in … Continue reading
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Blog #32, July 18th How Can I Keep From Singing? Guidance and visitation on a wing and a prayer After a fascinating and valuable two days in Seljuk, making pilgrimage to St. Paul’s Ephesus, a huge magnificent set of city … Continue reading
Pilgrimage to Mereya mana,
Blog #31. July 18th Pilgrimage to Mereya mana, Mary Queen of Heaven Return to sacred travel. I arrived in Seljuk about 7:30 PMand asked directions to my hotel, less than a mile from the bus station. Still very hot, I … Continue reading
By the Sea in Ancient Kaunos, Everything is Better Under Water
Blog #30. July 17th By the Sea in Ancient Kaunos! Everything is better under water. My Turkish Airlines flight to Dalaman Airport from Nevsehir, in Cappadocia, was again delayed, only 40 minutes this time, however the driver from my Dalyan hotel … Continue reading
The Blessing and the Curse of Uncertainty
Blog #28. July 1st The Blessing and Curse of Uncertainty Which way do I go? Oh, straw man, I am on the way to Oz and I don’t know how to find it. Toto and … Continue reading
Dark threads are part of the tapestry
Blog# 27 June 30th Dark threads are part of the tapestry Pain as guide and teacher. (part 2/3) An ongoing part of my sabbatical has been my relationship with pain in my spine, especially neck and shoulders. This has been … Continue reading
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