Surrendering into Living, Day 2 O rescue me, God, my helper, and my tongue shall ring out your goodness, O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise. –from Psalm 51 The monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani, where I met Brother Rene, start the morning…
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I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed and featured on Kayce Hughlett’s blog. Here is the interview: Can you please tell us what finding the Divine day-to-day looks like for you today? Colette: For me, finding the Divine day-to-day is about becoming more aware of God’s love—a great love…
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Wednesday Wisdom “If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.” –Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace is Every Step Permission doesn’t sound like a very spiritual word, but I’ve come to realize it’s what allows us to say YES. We can give ourselves permission to listen…
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It was a typical San Francisco summer day, cool and foggy, so I put on my down-filled vest and headed to the Japanese Tea Garden for a Monday morning walk. I love to walk in gardens. They require me to slow down and savor what’s around me. And the Japanese tea garden…
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I recently returned home from visiting my family in Southern California, where I was warm and wearing sleeveless shirts. When my husband picked me up at the San Francisco airport, the cool breeze forced me to grab a jacket, cover myself, and try to warm up. But I couldn’t. Because…
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I don’t keep focused on God all day long but I do have several methods to bring me back. I have a personal rule never to cross my legs to remind myself that I am always in the presence of the Almighty. And I always say a certain prayer when…
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