Author: Marie Proctor

This painting hangs in the office of an eye dr. I can’t help but see how chaotic it seems until I really look at it. I see the face, then notice the hands. I am also aware that I see chaos in the lives of others, but am I willing to pause, pay attention, and…

Justice for George Floyd! PLEASE!!! My heart breaks. This is never ok. Our black brothers/sisters matter too. I agree with MKL Jr as he explained 53 years ago, ‘A riot is the language of the unheard.’ So perhaps we should learn to listen better, learn to be attentive to the needs of others, learn to…

Today, Ruth and I (Sam) released an episode that speaks to those who are in need of true detachment.  I hope you will listen here and share with those who are on a similar journey with you.  May you be enriched as you discover the exchange that is offered when we stop hoarding and release…

I have often heard that centering prayer has many healing benefits, but I don’t think I really thought about the physical aspects of it. Yesterday, I dug a small trench in our back yard to divert water around our garage due to all the rain we have had lately. This morning I woke up with…

Spiritual friendship has been quite a unique adventure for me. It has aided me in much of my spiritual growth. When I met Ruth it was an instant attraction. I had never met anyone who laughed with their whole body like I had…or was it, that at our initial meeting, the spirit of God leaped…

I sat near the pool for 30 minutes.  I took a few deep breaths and could feel my body settle into a comfortable space. Meditation music played softly so I could keep time without having to look at the clock.  The sounds of nature were much louder than the music, so the music helped me…