presence Archives - Mary Geisen

What If …

by mgeisen | May 14, 2019 | spirituality

What if … I read a book, take a walk, sing a song, update my status, write a book, hold my grandson, teach, or just dream of what is next? Or instead of dreaming, I begin supposing all the worst case scenarios? Have you ever done that before? In the dreaming and...

Sabbath Offerings ~ Advent

by mgeisen | Dec 3, 2016 | spirituality

Advent is one of my favorite times of the year. Growing up I paused each Sunday in Advent with my family. We lit the Advent candle on the wreath and said a prayer. However, the deeper meaning of Advent was lost on me. In the last few years, I made a change in how I...

The Importance of Real Connections in a Non-Connected World

by mgeisen | Apr 7, 2015 | spirituality

On any given day, I can get all the news, conversations, pictures and daily life snapshots I wish for online and never need to engage in face to face conversations. Social media provides an avenue for all the information we could ever want with the push of a button...

Your Presence is a Present

by mgeisen | Jan 20, 2014 | spirituality

Each day we start fresh and measure our steps precisely. At day’s end we assess the steps taken – forward and backward! Each day our steps take us into presence through our choices or take us out of being present when we turn away. Presence is: a genuine...