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Pay it forward – “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Carol Flett

I am so grateful for being right here in this powerful place, right now in this time of my life. I feel fully present to this moment in my life. It feels like a new beginning – similar to a … Continue reading →

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The Hand of Retirement

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Carol Flett

For years I have taught children, and adults, about the Hand of Prayer – a format for prayer that uses our fingers to name the areas that we should keep in balance in our relationship with God. First, begin with … Continue reading →

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Why do we keep the stuff we keep?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Carol Flett

I have a habit that some of you may also have. Whenever I am frustrated, worried or concerned about something that I don’t know what or how to do, I find something to do that I do know how to … Continue reading →

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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Carol Flett

When I was struggling with the question of when or how to retire, first, I made the decision for myself, prayerfully and privately, and lived with it for a while, without telling anyone. I have used this process whenever I … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to retire?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Carol Flett

After 24 years of serving as a parish priest, I recently decided to retire from active ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church and announced it to my parish. I know it is a privilege to retire and not everyone can … Continue reading →

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