Soul Bridging Inspiration ~ A Gift of Loneliness

By |2019-03-27T21:34:45+00:00March 1st, 2017|Inspiration, Soul Bridging|

Loneliness is something that most of us experience at some time in our lives. The feelings of detachment, seclusion, and not being understood associated with loneliness can usher us into restlessness and a painful hunger for connection. We may find ourselves wondering if we can ever find a sense of loving connection again. For relief, we may turn our search outward and struggle to nurture relationships that aren’t uplifting or joyful. We may start new activities or distractions that provide only temporary comfort.

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This Can NOT Be Happening

By |2019-02-16T01:48:17+00:00February 15th, 2017|Soul Bridging, Walking the Path|

It’s the stories that cause the trouble. Actually it’s a combination of lousy stories, plus resistance to what is happening that causes me misery – that causes me to suffer. Case in point. I notice sensation in my throat. Here’s what happens next. [First the story] “Oh no – this feels like the beginning of a cold.” [Now the resistance] “This can’t be happening.” [More story]

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Happiness For All

By |2019-02-16T01:48:35+00:00January 2nd, 2017|Soul Bridging, Walking the Path|

What I want – what I’ve always wanted - is simple. I just want everyone around me to be happy. That’s all. This is part of what made walking the Camino so joyful. Julie, my traveling companion, is happy. There’s nothing I need to do to take care of her or to make her happy – she comes that way. And, like me, Julie is also happy when those around her are happy

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Finding Joy

By |2019-02-16T01:49:01+00:00December 22nd, 2016|Blog, Soul Bridging, Walking the Path|

I never expected the theme of my time on the Camino to be joy. In fact I was preparing myself for grueling long walks that grew monotonous over the weeks and that would require me to dig deep into my resolve as I battered harsh rainy weather and longed for the comforts of home. There definitely were times that were hard and I was in pain with blisters and feeling sorry for myself, or tired. But that was such a small portion of the whole trip. By far the overriding emotion was joy. And the greatest discovery was realizing that I had the capacity to feel that much joy.

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Seeing Light through the Cracks

By |2019-03-27T21:37:09+00:00November 18th, 2016|Blog, Soul Bridging|

We are all a part of a glorious whole that has lost its sense of interconnectedness. Beyond the political rhetoric lies a loving place of heart and compassion, one of unity. It is only from that place that we can begin to bridge the divide and find a way to the bright future that awaits us. The underlying cause of our deep divide is the foundational truth that we are all afraid. We must remember that the frightened right is not our enemy and they are as afraid as we are. We are all struggling to find steady footing in a dramatically changing social, economic, and environmental landscape as we emerge into a new consciousness. When we recognize that fear (the opposite of love) is the true energy of the divide, we can begin to bridge our differences with energy of loving connection (opposite of fear).

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Making a Commitment

By |2019-02-16T01:49:15+00:00August 24th, 2016|Soul Bridging, Walking the Path|

Using Will and Purpose to Move Forward - At some point in any endeavor we are required to fully commit to the disciplines required to accomplish the goal. Applying will, a sense of purposeful intention, to any endeavor is critical. Everything else unfolds as a result of that first impulse of will. Join our discussion about will, purpose, and making a commitment to something bigger than ourselves.

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Balancing Work and Rest

By |2019-02-16T01:49:32+00:00August 3rd, 2016|Soul Bridging, Walking the Path|

Building on the “Essential Rules for living as a pilgrim”, self-care is a key factor in living a balanced, creative, and productive life. A disciplined approach to your life, so that time for work (walking) is balanced with rest, social connection, and what you find most nurturing, is essential to maintaining a life of joy and meaning. How does self-care fit into pilgrimage?

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