Category Archives: spirituality

#endofyearblogpost

Posted on December 31, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I think I’m supposed to come up with some sort of list–a year-end list of lessons learned, or milestone moments, or gratitudes, or resolutions, or horrible events, or things to look forward to in the new year. Some sort of … Continue reading →

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Members Only

Posted on December 25, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

We spend the Christmas holiday with my immediate family every year. I took the kids to Christmas Eve mass at my parents’ parish this year. En route, my son asked, “Are we members there?” I told him no, his grandparents … Continue reading →

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Are You There God? It’s Me…

Posted on November 23, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I went to church today. I know, normal people wouldn’t make that kind of proclamation, well, at all. Because it’s part of many people’s lives. I am, however, a wretched soul who has always been ambivalent about spirituality, faith, and … Continue reading →

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All We Need

Posted on November 3, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

“Faith, Family and Friends. That’s all you need in life. No wait, Love and Kindness too. That’s all you need in life,” declared my 7-year-old daughter. “What?!” I ask. We were out shopping for a frame to display her school … Continue reading →

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Be Still, Part Deux

Posted on September 7, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

We just spent the day hunting for fossils. There are a few beaches along the Chesapeake Bay where fossilized shark teeth are in abundance. Beach + Fossils = Kids in Heaven. The kids were super-excited. I was looking forward to … Continue reading →

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“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

Posted on May 29, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

One of the things I’ve really benefitted from mindful living is embracing the feelings–the negative ones especially. Inviting them in like an old friend instead of trying to shut the door on them–”Hello, Grief. Glad you stopped by today. Hug?” … Continue reading →

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