How much of our time should we spend preparing for the worst? And how much time should we allow ourselves just to enjoy the life we have?
photo of beach in Lincoln City, Oregon, by Karen Molenaar Terrell
Preparing for the Worst?
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Category Archives: Christian Science
Feeling Young Again
I woke up feeling young again… 🙂
photo by Karen Molenaar Terrell
Suggestions for Talking About Religion
If I might offer a few suggestions for talking with others about religion? 🙂
What does healing feel like?
What does it feel like to experience healing? Like this… 🙂
all photos in photo collage taken by Karen Molenaar Terrell
An Opinion About Opinions
An opinion about opinions…
Marriage Equality
When I think about that day I can’t imagine why anyone would want to deny others the same right to make a life-long commitment in marriage with the partner they love…
We were blest to have the talented Robert Harbison as our wedding photographer that day…
Immersed in Nature
When I’m outside, amongst trees and birds, or standing on a beach looking towards the sea, I feel connected to something beyond myself. It’s impossible for me to feel lonely, or depressed, or friendless, when I’m immersed in the life of creation.
Photo of 700 year-old tree in Deception Pass, Washington, by Karen Molenaar Terrell.
A Career
A career is a precious thing. And those times when I’ve been inspired to go beyond the duties, responsibilities, and orders – those times when I’ve been more concerned about doing the right thing than “meeting expectations” Â – those are the times when I most honored the gift of my career, and claimed ownership of it.
photo by Karen Molenaar Terrell
New Immigrants
Why would any of us – descendants of immigrants ourselves – want to deny others the same opportunities we and our ancestors had?
photo of a schooner in Bellingham Bay by Karen Molenaar Terrell
Can I just hate this one person this one time?
“Can I just hate this one person this one time?” I asked Myself. “He’s killed without remorse. Been cruel beyond imagining. Surely he deserves to be hated?”
“Will it help you to hate? Will it help anyone to hate?” Myself asked me in return…
