Whiplash is probably not a “spiritual” word, however it perfectly describes my experiences of being yanked from one emotion to another.
Searching for Wisdom in a Season of Whiplash
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Kay Vander Vort
A Box of Memories
I was filled with joy in finding something precious to me that I thought was lost.
The Great Forgetting
We are coming to some acceptance. He talks openly about not remembering things. I bring the photo album to look at past events, and in many cases, it’s all new to him. He feels the sadness that he’s not contributing anything. In his earlier years he was a minister and a strong social justice advocate. I am sad as I am losing the vibrant conversations and companionship of a dear man whom I love.
Pilgrimage
I was yearning to see in person each of my 16 grandchildren – 9 of whom live in the Twin Cities, but the other 7 live out of town.
Enduring Wisdom
Discernment is fluid; Ignatius’s mission was to provide exercises to develop the habit of living a discerning life.
Re-visiting Prayer
I wanted to have a prayer life as vital and intimate as the people interviewed in the aftermath of the trial.
Maybe it’s a Good Time for a Personal Directed Retreat – AT HOME
Withdraw from ordinary life to reflect and deepen your spiritual life, and to refresh, rekindle and revitalize your relationship with the Sacred.
Christmas 2020 – Bah! Humbug! Or Merry Christmas?
My mother loved Charles Dickens. When I was in 6th grade she read to me A Tale of Two Cities. The beginning lines have stayed with me and remained relevant all my life;” It was the best of times - It was the worst of times”. When I was in 8th grade our shared...
Pandemic Fatigue: A Practice that Helps
We are in the eighth month of living with a declared Pandemic in the United States! By now we are well versed in the protocol; wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance and avoid indoor gatherings. Even as we wear masks and stay safely at home,...
Be Not Afraid
On March 13, 2020, a national emergency was declared concerning the Covid 19 outbreak. For the next week I devoured a constant stream of news – all related to the virus. On March 30, I woke up at 5:30 AM in order to go grocery shopping at 6:00 AM the...
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