"On All Things Spiritual"

While vacuuming today (I clean houses as well as gardening) I considered, for about 30 seconds, apologizing to you readers for applying a spiritual bent to everything I write.  I very quickly realized that a:  It is impossible for me to change and b: All things are spiritual.  An apology isn't going to happen.  I just can't help myself.  It is how I see things.  It is who I am.

Being preached to is a personal dislike, dare I say hatred.   Coming across in these writings as a preacher is the last thing on earth I want.  It is not my goal to convince you of anything.  I do not expect, nor do I want, everyone to agree with my thoughts, my positions and convictions, or my perspectives.  They are, after all, mine and mine alone.  What I do want is for you to see things in a way or in a light you've not seen before.  Perhaps you will find a pearl that confirms or reinforces your own  thoughts and ideas.  My desire is that you find yourself thinking, wondering, questioning, and pursuing your own personal truth.  I would love it if you find something to smile about.

I doubt those who are unable to stomach spiritual input will frequent these writings, and that is not a bad thing.  Spiritual can be a bit disconcerting in its starkness and reality, but it always comes from a base of love.  For those of you who come back again and again, I hope you are challenged to think outside of the box, that you are nourished and fed, not only mentally but spiritually and emotionally as well.  Whoa!!  That's a tall order for me to fill, isn't it?  I hope you leave knowing that you are not alone in the life you live and the challenges you may be facing.  I hope you feel and know that someone cares, and that you see for yourselves that "All things are spiritual." 

When I was a little girl my name was always on the blackboard for talking in class.  This meant I spent a lot of my recess time and after school inside for punishment.  This blog is an outlet for that much older girl who still has a lot to say.  Thank you to each one of you--for giving your time in coming here, for not throwing stones, for your support and encouragement, your positive comments, for allowing me to share myself and my thoughts with you.