The healing journey of a widowed, unschooling badass in Delaware.
We trekked out to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, for a homeschool adventure to see harbor seals enjoying the last of the winter waters.
I have better pictures, but have to charge my camera before I can load them.
Fortunately, I had my phone to capture some candid moments.
Isaac was crew for Westen’s Steve Zissou-inspired documentary. I’ll have to get ahold of that memory card for a possible Pt. 3.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
-Romans 12:2
Transformation is an ongoing process. Patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling are rooted deep in our instinct to seek stability and safety. We return to these worldly patterns when we are fearful and uncomfortable.
The process of growing closer to God meams constant change and long-term improvement. Mistakes are made along the way and we must refocus our minds on the journey.
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I don’t remember ever spending 12 hours in bed before. My sons have been fighting each other, and me, for weeks. Last night I had to hide. I had to rest and escape. It didn’t feel good, but I needed it.
I got up this morning and took my yoga mat into a chilly drizzle to return to my Wim Hof Breathing: 3 repetitions of 30 intentional breaths with retention on the 30th exhale. The rain picked up as I worked through the rounds. I felt healing and cleansing as I prayed and mentally recited affirmations.
I haven’t done daily breathing or journaling in months, maybe a year. It works so well to clear and focus my mind that I take my improved state for granted and drop my practice.
Back to it. I’ve worked very hard to position myself for the opportunites and possibilities that are coming to fruition. I’m returning to my daily disciplines to continue to fuel my growth.
We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
-Romans 8:28
I not take this verse to mean material prosperity or temporal happiness. I take it as an affirmation of His promise of Heaven for those who believe in the Highest. With our eyes toward Heaven, we can see God’s good at work and direct our whole lives toward it.
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Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
-Matthew 19:21
Feeling weak and looking to live His will for me.
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There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
-Romans 8:1-2
I’m praying for grace as I am tested. I know God has given me His grace through Jesus Christ, but I forget to extend it to myself and others.
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Considering the wind, rain, and nearly-freezing temperatures, I was energized and refreshed by how many families joined us today. We even had first-time visitors!
These folks warm my heart and soul. The world would be colder without them.
LEGO Stops Shipments of LEGO Products to Russia
I guess starving children isn’t enough?
Are Russian children not deserving of toys any longer? That doesn’t sound like a toy company treating children like humans.
What do they expect, that Lego-loving ten-year-olds will take up arms against the government?
Okay, my boys might do that, but that’s merely coincidental to their love of Lego.
The statement is more foolish than the headline. Lego is claiming supply disruptions as the reason to stop shipping to Russia, but apparently war-torn Ukraine is not disprupted.
Who is hurt most by a devalued ruble? Who is hurt when toys are withheld? Sanctions hurt the vulnerable the most. The world is playing political games with real lives.
We’ve been antagonizing a nuclear power for going on 30 years. Listen to the Scott Horton speech I posted: Scott Horton on Russia-Ukraine History.
Of course Russia shouldn’t aggress against a neighbor, but this didn’t come out of nowhere and the warnings have been there since Bush, Sr. and the end of the Cold War.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
-Acts 2:42
I didn’t think I needed this. For a time I didn’t think I needed even a partner for my spiritual journey. I’ve learned slowly. I always learn slowly.
It seems I also needed hard lessons like widowhood.
The difficult lessons and slow pace are paying off. In recent years I’ve found and built communities woven with my faith. I’m living more openly and honestly than ever and the people around me reflect truth.
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I didn’t take many pictures today as we woke in our tent to rain and waited out the storms before heading out on the water at Lums Pond State Park.
The water was cold and the wind was warm. We saw herons, gulls, ducks, cardinals, and an eagle and the boys played on a little beach like it was June.
We joined homeschooling friends back at our camp for burgers and brussel sprouts on the fire.
After an exhausting day I love lying in my tent and listening to the sounds of the night.
Libertarians believe that taxation is theft (we believe that because it is). Some stop there. Others are willing to take their stolen property back.
The government has captured certain services by force and distorted the market, it is impossible to know their price.
I am increasingly becoming an agorist, learning to live outside the government-captured system. However, while I’m here, I’m going to try to recover my stolen property.