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A Personal Journey Through Holy Week with journaling prompts for soul-tending
holy waiting
holy week
katie rea
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wisdom tree wednesday
Apr 16, 2025
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We are in the midst of Holy Week. It’s a week that occasionally gets rushed as we are so focused on the exciting experience of Easter.
Yet, this week holds a divine mystery. It reminds us of the art of Holy Waiting. This means we allow ourselves to wait on the slow work of God and not demand certai...
The Art of Realignment
competition
contemplative practice
creative writing
creativity
spiritual direction
spiritual practice
spiritual writing
Aug 31, 2024
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I recently completed research in an attempt to write a blog post, but I fell into a trap of my own making. Instead of enjoying the process and accumulating pertinent information, I found myself in a “spirit of competition” as Julia Cameron mentioned in her book The Artist’s Way.
My ego and fear st...
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