tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post1822334854124168674..comments2023-11-03T05:09:33.978-04:00Comments on Fragments of Grace: The Spiritual Practice of . . .Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-6539911922283970542010-04-30T22:11:27.283-04:002010-04-30T22:11:27.283-04:00I'd like to get in on a "project a day&qu...I'd like to get in on a "project a day" project!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147416487171740144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-87567050845090990642010-04-30T21:06:05.106-04:002010-04-30T21:06:05.106-04:00We live in the same house really - shorter ownersh...We live in the same house really - shorter ownership of about 7 years or so. Maybe we can form our own support group this summer.<br /><br />I thought the walk-in closets in a 1920s house were awesome before they became filled with stuff. I literally have no idea what is in one of the closets. I think work clothes from 15 years ago and probably some old bridesmaids dresses. I think I better leave the door closed!Kathryn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757414380685368592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-74147906616637562492010-04-30T11:30:51.072-04:002010-04-30T11:30:51.072-04:00I'll do " a project a day" with you,...I'll do " a project a day" with you, Robin. Seriously. I so need to do this. In fact, when I quit my job 10 years ago, geez, has it been that long?, it was so that I could get our lives ordered and organized. <br />Let's just say that my home isn't up for any awards!Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-76149310626748300102010-04-30T09:27:51.144-04:002010-04-30T09:27:51.144-04:00I love this, and I think it's exciting. Pleas...I love this, and I think it's exciting. Please share some of your process and results.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11641264346663533706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-89658583747598317442010-04-29T07:54:58.698-04:002010-04-29T07:54:58.698-04:00I love the way your writing allows images and word...I love the way your writing allows images and words to morph into new images and how it all weaves together.<br /><br />Somehow I've now gotten this whole picture of your house and your life intertwined, like a double helix? DNA? <br /><br />This: "In the house, the destruction follows the acknowledgment that water damage has rendered the remains of a wall or ceiling no longer useful, and the re-construction involves getting it to a point where it can be made beautiful in a fresh and inviting way. Same for life and how it is reflected by the space it inhabits." is just beautiful.<br /><br />In the Jungian dream-work that I do the house is very often a metaphor for our bodies. The attic and upper spaces being the head and mind ... the electricity being the energy and how it is conducted through the house .... the kitchen that place where we process our nourishment and how we integrate .... and so on.<br /><br />As you come to the completion of your Seminary work, this academic and very often strenuous study (mind/attic/ceiling) I'm not surprised that it is also time to replace "old drywall" and stop-gap measures.... and to devote time and attention to how to live in a new/old way.<br /><br />So much wonderful stuff to contemplate, as well as practical hands-on stuff to anticipate!<br /><br />For the practical I'm a fan of two things:<br /><br />1. Manageable tasks, organized into a fluid order.<br />2. Hired Help for the big and heavy.<br /><br />Good luck!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147416487171740144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-46448247468562227972010-04-28T16:47:05.658-04:002010-04-28T16:47:05.658-04:00From across the Atlantic can I suggest a book ( I ...From across the Atlantic can I suggest a book ( I checked USA Amazon - they have it) The poetics of Space by Bachelhard- beautiful, philosophical and therapeutic , it bridges the interior/exterior on all levels.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-73203575731970301642010-04-28T12:56:30.608-04:002010-04-28T12:56:30.608-04:00Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for posting this. ...Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for posting this. I am amazed at how parallel our thoughts/lives are, in some ways. We have a similar issue, with a newer house. Moving out to Ronald McDonald house, moving back, and Katie's passing have only exacerbated it. When David moves to college in the fall, I can only imagine what will ensue.<br />Shall we do a swap? If I fly out there to help you sort and recompose your nest, will you fly out here to help me? =)Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.com