Author Archives: Bob Patrick

I Wonder as I Wander

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Bob Patrick

A Christian hymn written in 1934 begins with these words.  The writer wonders, as he wanders underneath an open sky how it is that Jesus the Savior came to die.  The hymn continues for four verses repeating a theme that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

A Hard Wonder

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Bob Patrick

Public life in this country continues to be increasingly difficult. As a nation of people and many communities, we are divided deeply. Binary thinking in the worst way has taken us over.  This side or that side. Facts or fake. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wonder | Tagged , | 2 Comments

In Wonder

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Bob Patrick

Over a year ago, I received the nudging from Spirit to set aside enough time on Saturday mornings to go out and sit on the edge of the woods behind our house and just be, just listen, just be present … Continue reading →

Posted in Wonder | 4 Comments

A Light in the Dark

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Bob Patrick

During the first winter of the pandemic, I participated in a Yule gifting activity where individuals sent personally crafted gifts to the name of the person they drew.  I painted this picture of a lone candle burning in the dark … Continue reading →

Posted in Wonder | Tagged | 3 Comments

Doing or Being?

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Bob Patrick

I wonder about this word, “wonder.” Do we mean the action of wondering about something? Or do we mean being taken completely in by a thing, as in “the wonder of it all?” I think about experiences that I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Wonder | Tagged | 2 Comments

Changing Awareness

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Bob Patrick

I stood at the edge of the woods behind my house watching the squirrels, several sets, racing across mountains of leaves and up and down a dozen trees. Their noise ruffling of the leaves grabbed my attention as soon as … Continue reading →

Posted in Change | Tagged | 2 Comments

Change–Breath by Breath

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Bob Patrick

Election day is an important day in the life of a democracy. For the last few weeks in most US states, people have been engaging in early voting, showing up at polls and casting their ballots. Journalists, pollsters, and politicos … Continue reading →

Posted in Change | Tagged | 2 Comments