by Deryn | Apr 11, 2019 | Divorce, Grief, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, Transitions, Widowhood
There is something special about Spring, it is the signal that a new season has begun. When you are going through transitions in your life, it is a time when you see the first glimpse of your new life emerging. It could be the day you wake up and feel alive and... 
by Deryn | Mar 20, 2019 | Divorce, Grief, LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, Retirement, Spiritual, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING, Transitions, Travel, Widowhood
On this third meditation on travel, I will talk about God’s presence on the journey. It is not always easy to discern, especially as your emotions are running high in times of grief and stress. I took comfort in verses about God’s presence with the children of... by Deryn | Mar 10, 2019 | Divorce, Grief, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Retirement, Seasons of Life, Spiritual, Travel, Widowhood
Do you enjoy travel and exploring new places or are you an intrepid traveler wanting someone to be with you and help you, or merely an armchair traveler living vicariously through other people’s travels? Whichever type you are I hope you will enjoy today’s thoughts... 
by Deryn | Feb 25, 2019 | Divorce, Grief, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Retirement, Seasons of Life, Spiritual, TRANSFORMATION, Widowhood
Winter is a time for deep thoughts as we wait out the cold months to take up our lives again in Spring. I was inspired walking through the cold, snow covered graveyard in Pennsylvania looking at the headstones of people long gone from this life. I came across two... 
by Deryn | Feb 18, 2019 | Grief, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, Spiritual, Transitions, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, Widowhood
Some years ago I went on a trip to Pennsylvania. It was midwinter and there were thick snow drifts alongside the main road. The magic of the winter wonderland was not lost on me and I wanted to take photographs. Passing a cemetery, I looked at the rows of... by Deryn | Feb 11, 2019 | LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Real Life, Spiritual, Transitions, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
As January draws to a close, my vision is cast for the new year and plans are made to achieve my goals. This is a relatively new practice for me. Maybe this is a new practice for you too. It was only about five years ago when I realized that if you truly...