In the past few months, the words to the Serenity Prayer became more meaningful for me and gave insight into the nature of being fully human. I’ve written before about surrender and letting go in other blog entries but this was a bit different. This was a gentler insight of “ahh, so this what theContinue reading “The Serenity Prayer – Accepting what I cannot change”
Author Archives: Christy Wesselman
Musings after a retreat . . . Best Possible Life
Last week I spent some much needed quiet reflection, prayer, and meditation time for four days at the San Damiano retreat cottage on Michaela Farm in Oldenburg, Indiana. I am grateful for the opportunity the Sisters of St. Francis provide through the use of this space. The peace and blessings of that time continues toContinue reading “Musings after a retreat . . . Best Possible Life”
Nuttin’ Lasts Forever
“It is not impermanence that makes us suffer. What makes us suffer is wanting things to be permanent when they are not.” — Thich Naht Hanh A couple of weeks ago, I snapped this photo of the hornet nest in the woods because I noticed it was getting a little shabby. I suspect the coolerContinue reading “Nuttin’ Lasts Forever”
Survive or Thrive?
I had the honor and pleasure of attending a meeting of hospital and hospice chaplains in my area earlier this week where I had an opportunity to listen to folks who to the work of ministering to our sick and dying in our greater community. They were asked to reflect on several questions designed toContinue reading “Survive or Thrive?”
Rewriting our stories
Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in heart forever.” – Native American Proverb I attended a workshop about story telling sponsored by Spiritual Director’s International this past week in St. Paul, MN. The presenter and facilitator was DianeContinue reading “Rewriting our stories”