FRIDAY FIVES: WHAT'S 'NEW'...? 9.1.15

Random Friday Five: New by RevGalPal marybethbutler Happy Friday! I announce it as a random Friday Five. But with a theme: NEW. * 1. If you have one, what is your new resolution? *     Not one to make resolutions, the one commitment I have made to myself is to freely choose which books I read and when.  Intentionally avoiding time constraints of meeting review deadlines and commitments of others.  I am choosing to free up my life, avoid self-induced stress [and any other kind if and where possible!], and aim for the most peaceful existence possible. 2. Many folks choose a new word for a year's beginning, as Marci's congregation does with StarWords. Some let their word choose them, like Christine at Abbey of the Arts. Do you have a word for the year? * After my time in the desert this autumn,  I posted an Invitation to discern our 2015 Word as I subscribed to Christine's enotes as well. The Word for 2015 that chose me is 'peace'.  In depth post to follow... * 3. What is your new favorite exclamation/phrase at times of joy or frustration? Not sure I have one.... 4. Do you have a new favourite food, or an old one you are newly enjoying? * * Shortbread !  I enjoyed the few samples at Christmas so entirely, I actually went out to specifically purchase all the ingredients to bake my own - as and when a craving should hit!  and definitely NOT limited to Christmas :) * 5. Finally, in general: what is your new favourite thing?

                  Freedom.  As many of you know, last year was intense on the social justice front including the many prayers requested and received, with the December 1st outcome being dismissal of the perpetrator.  A collective 'sigh' and new sense of my body's  appreciation.  It has begun relaxing since that momentous phone call that allowed me to return to my home.  Yes.  FREEDOM is definitely my new fav thing!!               *
Thanks, Marybeth!  I enjoyed the F5's play.
New Year Blessings to you and yours... and ALL the RevGals! Find more 'NEW' Friday 5s HERE.
Feel free to share yours here in comments!

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Five Minute Friday Writing on 'Brave" 3/16

On Fridays,

The Gypsy Mamma says... 

Around here we write for five minutes flat on Fridays.

We finger paint with words. We try to remember what it was like to just write without worrying if it’s just right or not.

Where your words are welcome, just as they are! (<–-Tweet this!)

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. Meet & encourage someone who linked up before you.

OK, are you ready? Give us your best five minutes on:

:Brave… 

just the word makes me cringe ~what do i know about being brave,
yet how many times have i had to step into those oversized shoes... 
best thought of when not in situations
requiring the need for.
then again, when you need to be brave,
you don't have time to think about what you need to be being!
sometimes too, it's others who point out bravery
when all i've seen was doing what i was called to do.

these last few months of standing for justice for the elderly and disabled;
advocating for them in the larger picture,

has been a time i am needing to be brave.

but i haven't seen that til well into the 'being'!

there's my 5 Minutes on Friday ~

what is your response?

let everyone know what 'brave' is to you by linking here

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