My personality can be very Taurean being born mid May. Years mixed with maturity have softened my head strong-ness. I’ve come to trust God will bring me through the situation at hand. I can always use my humor and enjoy others comments here. “Not my pasture..” strikes a good cord!

I pause, like many around the world, to give thanks for the life of Queen Elizabeth II. I do not know the full historical depth of the institutional domination of the Monarchy. However, what I’ve witnessed is her fidelity to being a public servant to her people, her children/ family, and Phillip. RIP, Woman of Faith and a steadfast leader exemplifying a Grace filled style.

In early August I became ill with COVID19. I’m grateful for having access to health care and medicine, as the symptoms weren’t as severe nor fatal. I’ve known some who’ve died, and there’s been thousands world wide. For medical care centers, their staff and scientist, Thank You!

I’m usually not one to critique this site’s daily question. This one seems oddly phrased. “Will I commit…” seems more of an appropriate question. To project what might my action be, takes me out of the now of this moment. At 5:55 CST, I don’t know who’ll cross my path. I know the Divine will present an opportunity.

I’ve come to know and strive to live by the spiritual principle of being responsible for my side of the street. With this practice comes a reduction in being critical of others. It’s no longer the victim stance of “look what they did to me!” It’s looking at my actions towards you/others.

Attending an impromptu online gathering of friends & associates that unfolded in a conversation of the friends asking me, how I’ve been fairing with the civil unrest in my city. I was caught off guard. Tears broke through. I was struck by how much I needed them both. These friends and the tears.

In the last three years I’ve modified my financial support to two organizations that I consistently gave my time, talent, and treasury to. I still give time and talent support. I could not consciously provide financial support as the institutions no longer reflected my own core values. As a woman, I looked at the “power” of my finances. This decision was liberating and has brought peace.

For me, it means everything and everyone is right where they’re supposed to be, and Life is happening right where & when the Universe’s Dance is..

Graces received from Sophia, supportive friends and inner tenacity

I bring my whole self with my tenacious spirit, hutzpah, humor, nurturing smile, all grounded in a mystical gift of faith that a young girl found in a bare cold window pane at the age of four.

I know that my daily actions do create a small ripple in the River of life of my surroundings. May I do only good, and be open to the ripple of others around me.

Two phrases that help me frame my perspective: How important is it? and This too shall pass.

As I reflected on this question, I saw a Potter’s wheel. I know the Potter isn’t done forming the mound of clay that I am. Today I’m trusting the process. Yes it’s messy! As the wheels turn what’s not needed in my form splats into yours and vice versa. Our intersectionality may create beauty or chaos. That’s the Joy of Living!

I’ve learned to not have regrets. Everything DOES happen for a reason. There’s many lessons to be learned along the way while living life.

I met with someone this week. I could appreciate their enthusiasm for an outreach project, and was frustrated by their stubbornness to not follow the guidelines we both need to abide by. More prayer is needed on my part, for guidance in this matter.

My view, the lens in which I review the situation can transition to compassion, mercy, and forgiveness, for myself and the others.

Sending xtra prayers your way as Ian and the aftermath will unfold. 🙏🏼

Thank you Mica. They weren’t easy decisions to make, and then taking action set me free in a different kind of way.

Antoinette, Sending you prayers of Light and Support as you walk through this current challenging time. 🙏🏼💕☮️