Bits of Being

thoughts on life, faith, family….and, yes, just learning to "be"

Category: My Faith Journey

  • But Don’t I Know Best?

    Post Views = 1486“It’s not about “I’m helping you” but “We’re walking and learning together.” (Richard Rohr) Where did I get the idea that I know best? That I’m the one to help you? That only my group has the truth and so we must make sure everyone else becomes like us? Forgive me! I’ve ignored the warnings about pride and…

  • Practicing Presence

    Post Views = 1081My word for this year of 2021 is PRESENCE.  I am starting to explore this concept. How can I be aware of the immediate? How can I love in “the now”? When things are in chaos around me, such as what happened in our nation’s capital this week, how can I remain present…