Change is not something we often like to face. Fear of the unknown can send us down a path , fighting change every step of the way. The truth is, most of us are more comfortable with the safe and familiar. As a result, we often fail to accept that change is a fact of life. Instead, we face change in our lives with anger, resentment, sadness , and depression, which often leads us down the path darkened with self-pity.

When it comes to those of us that suffer with a chronic illness and pain. One… Continue

A Worldwide Epidemic is spreading with enormous speed.

The 'WWO' (World-Wellness-Organisation) foresees billions of people becoming infected within the coming decade! Here are the most prominent symptoms of this wonderful enlivening 'disease':

1). The tendency to let yourself be guided by intuition instead of acting under pressure of fear, forced ideas and pre-conditioned behaviour.

2). A total loss of interest in:- judging others, convicting yourself and preoccupation with things that create… Continue

I received a lovely message from an old friend this morning ... about achieving oneness, and about how the currency of the Kingdom is not money - but love. My friend is rather brilliant ... and I always learn from his sharings ... and in turn, I wanted to share my current thoughts on the topic. I thought I would share them here, as well ...

My (current, awaiting-further-revelation) thoughts:

I see Oneness as our inherent state of being (not something to achieve -- but something to realize) ...… Continue

The Raging Sea

A wave, crashing against the shore
Shaking me from my reverie
I was lost in my thoughts once again
Lost within the confines of my pain
An infinite jumble of emotional fears and doubts
I struggled to make some sense
Of my life thus far

In a world tinged in darkness and pain
I know that my heart remains pure
But not untouched by it
My life of pain has left an imprint upon me
The valleys and crevices are emotions pool
Often overflow within me
Drown me in feelings of despair

And no… Continue

Learning to live with a chronic illness is a challenge many Christians face on a daily bases. Dealing with a chronic illness, in a church system that tends to be critical and judgment towards people suffering from a chronic illness and pain, can be devastating.

My Name is Barbara , I have Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease, Gastroparesis, fibromyalgia , and a wide varity of other complications associated with these disease and disorders. I have been dealing with the realities associated with Crohn’… Continue

Some random thoughts about happiness ...

What if God WANTS me to be happy...? What if I need to train my mind to see the good all around me ... to see the beauty in life ... to see the reasons to celebrate rather than to gripe, or to mourn ...?

(what if I don't WANT this responsibility ...? what if being a victim of circumstances is *easier*... and more *familiar*...?)

But what if happiness is NOT circumstance-dependent...?

What if happiness is a choice, that requires a decision...?

(what i… Continue