Russellings of the Spirit

meditation

  • Spring Cleaning

    I don’t like the words, “control” or “program.”  When it comes to the topic of the incessant chatter that whirls around inside my head, I am a much bigger fan of the word “influence.” As in, “How can I exert a… Continue reading

  • Does It Matter Enough?

    OUCH! First of all, sorry for the somewhat gross photo here. Both for the bruised toe as well as the dramatic proof that I need some SERIOUS foot moisturizing. But hopefully as you will see later, this disgusting picture is… Continue reading

  • Outside in

    Here where I live, today is a good day to be inside. Though it is bright and sunny, it is also cold… like 25 degrees cold. And so even as I practice gratitude for my ability to be sheltered from… Continue reading

  • A Supernatural Stillness

    Oh, the horror of it! Honestly, I’m not sure how I made it through. It was without a doubt the longest 35 minutes of my life. Thankfully though, I am still here to tell the tale. Shaken, but not overcome.… Continue reading

  • LISTEN!

    “God told me to.” Have you ever heard those four words offered in response to the question, “Why did you do that?” If you have heard someone say that before, tell me honestly: what were the first thoughts that popped… Continue reading

  • Those chores!

    “Rusty! Have you done your chores yet?!” I can still hear my mother’s voice asking that bothersome question today… 46 years after she left us. Because usually the answer was “No, mom.” Followed by the intentionally vague, yet somewhat promising-sounding,… Continue reading