By Margo, on July 16th, 2010%
Much as I loved and enjoyed my trip to San Antonio, I am so grateful to be back in the spiritual sanctuary that is my garden. I try very hard to keep my small personal routine on schedule when I travel but it is never quite the same. Perhaps if I had lots of money and could stay in the kind of places where I could be guaranteed a quiet terrace, garden, or patio where I would not be disturbed by anyone or anything except God’s incredible creation, then it might be a little different.
The joy of sitting . . . → Read More: Return To My Spiritual Sanctuary
By Margo, on January 21st, 2010%
I am going to share a very intimate and personal story about a recent situation in my life. This story involves a friend who, for privacy reasons, I will choose to call “Pat”. I have known Pat for the six years since coming here to the States. In that short period of time she has faced some severe trials and tribulations.
The month before I arrived in Jacksonville, Pat lost of her then 8 year-old daughter. Three years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation during which she lost her . . . → Read More: Spiritual Growth: Friendship & Prayer
By Margo, on December 25th, 2009%
Joy is such a short simple word for such a full and rich and complicated emotion. How can I describe joy? It has so many facets and so many ways of manifesting in my life. It is most certainly an emotion that fills me up, rather like an exquisite meal fills my tummy.
But joy is not tangible. You can’t see it, except as a reflection in yourself or someone else. And you certainly can’t touch it, or smell it, or taste it. And you really can’t hear it unless it is expressed through someone’s words or laughter. And . . . → Read More: Joy: Tis the Season
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