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The Inseparables – Sex and Spirit
Things, things, things are afoot. Watch this space for something fun and useful soon! My dear friends– First, as you may have surmised from the

Ourselves and Deity: Never Not Broken
While this edition of Reflections is from the archives, I have made a few changes here and there, Not only that, but there’s a very

What Day Is It?
My dears – As many of you who participate on The Way of the River Facebook page or who read this missive with some regularity

The Pulse of Existence and the Dance of LIfe
My heart is with your heart today, and there is something tender I wish to share with you… In the Tradition of Stone Circle Wicca
May Cause Dizziness
My dear friends – My father—many of you have read me write about him quite a lot–was a biblical scholar. He taught in the English

Come Out for Dark Moons and Short Days
Dear ones – “In the middle of life’s way, I found myself in a dark wood…” These are the opening words to Dante’s Inferno, the

Someone Needs to Hear Your Story
I still have room in my small groups – two of them – for folks who think they might be interested in getting some clarity

Superhero Month – It’s Autism Acceptance!
Hello, Beloved – April is Autism Acceptance month, and as I have many autistic friends (one of whom reminded me of the significance of the

The Grace of Ten Mistakes A Day
Dear hearts – You have read and read and read – if you read Reflections with any regularity – me write about perfectionism. That insidious,

We Get By With A Little Help From Grace
Beloved- Some of you have been with The Way of the River since the very beginning in 2015, and some just arrived this week! Welcome

Rosemary for Remembrance
Dear hearts – For my birthday, I received some things I’ve wanted for a very long time: The supplies to make wax seals on envelopes.

Finding the Genuine in Stillness
Dear hearts – For the last twenty-eight days, I have been on a discernment retreat. I have thought about The Way of the River, about

The Twists and Turns of Forgiveness
Dear One – I know I wrote to you about some of this recently, but I am feeling really drawn, really actively allured and invited

The Realm of Sovereignty and Humility
Beloved – Welcome to the most recent edition of Reflections, my little musings of the week. This week, I am considering two words that don’t

Forgive Yourself for Everything Everyday. Really
New around here? Welcome to Reflections, my weekly love letter and missive to all the comrades at The Way of the River. Put your feet

Prayer for Getting Free
Welcome, newcomers, to my weekly love letter, Reflections. Sit back, relax, and let yourself receive a spiritual boost! Dear one— When I have taught my

The Power of the Spirit in Groups
Dearest – I write to you from the past. I am always writing to you from the past. But this week, it feels especially poignant,

One Response to Insurrection
My words are small and insignificant. They certainly are not enough. They hold afloat a mote of hope in my heart, despite the wave of

Running from Death and the Mystery of Health
Welcome, welcome to those of you who are new to receiving my weekly love letter! I am delighted you are here, and I hope that