Continuing on with my personal examination of this Lenten season, this letter is addressed to “They”. Why? Because I have some things to say to “them”. Releasing myself from the expectations of others, is the focus of this edition of “Becoming Today”. Hello “They”, I have had enough. I am saying no more! I honestlyContinue reading “Other’s Expectations”
Category Archives: Spiritual
Thank You, but…
Not grammatically the best way to begin however this is one of those discussions full of contrasts. Weighing all sides, then recalling we are not limited to just two sides of every question, so choosing to examine the perspectives from 360 points of view, the circle continues to spin and my inability to make aContinue reading “Thank You, but…”
Enslavement
The subjugation to suppression, bondage, and duress. In this case not to another person. Not to an entity. Not by governmental action, nor criminal activity. The enslavement I need to “give up” is to the issues lingering from within, that are holding me captive and preventing me from moving on. That’ll be the focus ofContinue reading “Enslavement”
Questioning Questioning
There is no question mark required. I am most definitely questioning my questioning. In this “Lenten Letter” I am realizing a connection between several issues I am attempting to ‘give up’. My resistance seems to stem from my denying myself and remaining adhered to false labels and past identities. That will be our focus onContinue reading “Questioning Questioning”
Selfish Selfishness
Part of the process. Another piece of the puzzle. As this enigma, wrapped in a mystery shrouded by my own self imposed limitations, is again exorcising another revelation in my daily seasonal therapy. In this “Lenten Letter” I am realizing my inability to address not being selfish to myself stems from a realization of myContinue reading “Selfish Selfishness”
Malaise
I’m sorry for the overly positive headline today… well maybe not, but it is an honest straight to the point summation of the observation I’ve been making about the overall condition my condition has been in the past few days. Not very Becoming I admit, but truthful. So as we progress together in this “LentenContinue reading “Malaise”
Allowing To Blossom
When last we spoke I mentioned I had been noticing some recurring patterns. Again I am cognisant of those connections, seeing them more clearly and appreciating the synchronicities. On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll discuss how letting go of some things allows them and us to blossom. One of the concurrences of events I’mContinue reading “Allowing To Blossom”
Clarifying Connections
So I’ve been noticing some things. Evidence of recurring patterns that I have recognized as I continue to move forward in this real time series of “Lenten Letters”. On this edition of “Becoming Today” we’ll examine how clarifying these connections is aiding my goal, while causing even more things to come into the light. HeyContinue reading “Clarifying Connections”
Green Day in Several Ways
On this edition of “Becoming Today”, we’ll look at this green day in a number of different and totally unrelated ways…. First let’s begin with why the 17th of March always required me to wear green. As the very secular observance of St. Patrick’s day is observed, my first memories of the “holiday” had toContinue reading “Green Day in Several Ways”
Withholding
No, this “Lenten Letter” is not about making an anti-tax statement, rather it is addressed to my need to ‘give up’ not giving something to myself that I freely extend to others. I’ll explain on this edition of “Becoming Today”. Dear Rochelle, I know how you feel today. Something is amiss, not connecting, preventing meContinue reading “Withholding”
Giving Up Busyness
Now beginning our fourth week of this Lenten season, I am continuing to seek solace and wisdom in understanding the things I need to release. On this edition of “Becoming Today” in this “Lenten Letter”, I am seeking to ‘give up’ the unnecessary habit of being busy for busy’s sake. Hey Rochelle, Yeah it’s meContinue reading “Giving Up Busyness”
Giving Up Fear
Our current focus on giving things up for Lent has led me to undertake this series of releases. Attempting to let go of any number of behaviors, concerns, ideas or situations. On this weekend edition of “Becoming Today”, I’m seeking to say goodbye to fear. Hello Rochelle, I know better than anyone that what IContinue reading “Giving Up Fear”
Struggling With Silence
This is another one of those issues, which I’m dealing with from two sides. One I’d like to “give up” in today’s Lenten Letter and the other I need to regain focus of. Which one should I address first? Let me flip a coin and see as we begin this edition of “Becoming Today”. OkayContinue reading “Struggling With Silence”
Lenten Letters: The Past
This discussion will deal with the past in several different ways. The first, in my Lenten Letter as I look to move beyond some restrictive attitudes and thoughts, while the second are things we must recall. We’ll talk about the past on this edition of “Becoming Today”. While neither the word Lent, nor any indicationContinue reading “Lenten Letters: The Past”
Lenten Letters: Impatience
As I continue on with this focus on releasing and healing, I want to remind why I’ve undertaken this process. Even in secular culture the idea of giving something up for Lent has increased in practice in recent years. Though without the deep spiritual connection it seems many of the promises of giving something up,Continue reading “Lenten Letters: Impatience”
Lenten Letters: Trifling
That may be a topic you did not expect me to bring up. Especially overseas, as I have just learned that a trifle there is defined as “an English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard, fruit, sponge cake, jelly and whipped cream”. No, I’m not giving up baking pastries, because from where IContinue reading “Lenten Letters: Trifling”
The Intersection of Lent and Purim
Within certain circles that overlap my sphere, much conversation has focused lately on how David fulfilled the purpose for his generation. However, beginning at sunset today, many, perhaps as many as 15-million people will celebrate a woman who was created for a time such as this. This time also leads us to the intersection ofContinue reading “The Intersection of Lent and Purim”
Lenten Letters: Hesitation
Even now as I attempt to begin this conversation, I find myself hesitating. So with further delay, let’s get things underway on this edition of “Becoming Today”. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been writing a letter a day in an attempt to give things up for Lent. It’s an exercise I decided to tryContinue reading “Lenten Letters: Hesitation”
Becoming Today with Rochelle Jeanette 