On Monday, I had surgery to have my port (or portacath) out. That event was a marker in my breast cancer treatment path but also a reminder of the journey and its beginning, the advent of the terror and wonder. Getting ready for surgery was much easier this time than back in September when I … Continue reading Terrible and Wonderful: Chapter 1
Month: July 2012
The Trickster is still at it
After last week's unexpected situations, I figured the Trickster would be through with me on Saturday. Nope. The Trickster is still at work (or actually, probably at play) in my life. The focus this week seems to be time, with a little technology thrown in. The Trickster is an archetype. He or she breaks the … Continue reading The Trickster is still at it
Unexpected
Did you ever have a week when it seemed nothing turned out as expected? Last week was one of those for me, but I didn't get upset. Maybe having cancer and going through treatments has indeed changed me. Just about the whole week involved plans gone awry - postponements, cancellations, shifting events. It started with … Continue reading Unexpected
The rhythm of a silent retreat day
Our days of silent retreat had a rhythm, and for me, that contributed to the depth of the experience. The schedule held the day in a scaffold that allowed me to be present to the sunrise and deepening day and sunset and night and meals and centering and sleep - all within that cycle. I … Continue reading The rhythm of a silent retreat day
Returning from the silence
I've been trying to find the words to describe my retreat last week. When people ask how it went, I've been answering, "wonderful," but that doesn't really tell much, does it? The experience of being in silence for almost six days, sitting in three hours a day of centering prayer sessions with a group, having … Continue reading Returning from the silence
eddies and currents 