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Jean Vanier “Befriending the Stranger” We have difficulty living in the present moment, trusting in the presence of God in the here and now giving thanks. Yet that is precisely where the mystery of the Incarnation lies; The revelation that God is hidden in reality. God is not someone inaccessible, “out there” in the sky, out of the reach of human beings. We do not have to search for God “out there” or in the future. God is close to us, present to us— Eternally present in the “now” … [Read more...] about Advent, Waiting…..But Never Alone

The homily this past week at church focussed on the "need to be ready" The Gospel reading, the one about the Foolish Bridesmaids (Matthew 25 1-13), has always been one of those readings that made me question the validity of the readings in application to today's life. The homilist spoke on what it meant to him. It was moving and contained an important message. Do we often plan to do something and then procrastinate or put it off or do not fully plan ahead to make sure things happen? How often … [Read more...] about JUST DO IT!

Have we become too involved with our technology?  Are we losing the ability to form good relationships because our I-phone is becoming our best friend? Have we lost the skill to talk to others? Have we forgotten the joy of taking time just to rest in our own thoughts?  Have you ever been off the grid and found yourself lost or anxious? Does that scare you?  Next time you feel this way, STOP, breathe deeply feeling with awareness each breath you take in and expel.  Open your eyes wide and look … [Read more...] about The I-Phone Strut

.......A Quiet Moment James (Jim) Dunn Blessèd Blending August 30th, 2017     … [Read more...] about The Sweet Pea

Recently I started walking for my health. It has become an unimaginable gift for me. The places and things that you drive by everyday in a car only give you a "far away" perspective. Walking now allows me to see up close all the delights that really exist in people's gardens, pets that they may have, particular architectural styles or personal places of sanctuary. It has made me more aware and observant. It has allowed me to give and receive smiles from others who walk. It gives me that … [Read more...] about Keep Walking

Where has Blessèd Blending gone? Hi, Jim Dunn here after a long pause between this post and my last one which was on December 20th, 2016. That was one day prior to my 37th wedding anniversary. Where has the time gone, my lovely Patricia? Earlier that month I had been in Edmonton, Alberta attending the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers' annual Convention. As always , I was moved by the many speakers with riveting and moving stories and new ideas. My family was also still on a … [Read more...] about Where Has Blessèd Blending Gone??

James (Jim) Dunn E-Mail me at: jdunn@blessedblending.com Unionville, Ontario, Canada. Please contact me if you need a speaker/facilitator at your next event. I would love to be with you! Please enjoy over 20 short reflections on living with awareness. Source: Contact Information … [Read more...] about Contact Information

Many will celebrate Christmas this week. December is always a time of many emotions for me. I love putting up Christmas lights, decorating inside and out. The music of the holiday season strongly dominates the radio stations. Department stores commercialize and create atmospheres of excitement and anticipation. T.V. holiday movies are non-stop and I faithfully sit and watch them year after year, able to quote dialogue word for word and reminisce about the numerous times I have seen them and … [Read more...] about CHRISTMAS EMOTIONS

On the feast of All Saints, I began thinking about Saints in general and what it means to be one. Over the years , we all learned about the saints in one way or another. It may have been at home, in school or in church. Or maybe being familiar with city names or sports teams. If someone or some place is identified with the "ST" title, there is a religious association and history worth knowing. As a boy growing up, with no comprehension of language translations, it took me time to figure out … [Read more...] about Saints In The Making

On September 24th, 2016, my only daughter Rachel got married. Her new husband Michael and she were beaming as they exchanged vows and then walked happily down the church aisle to the strains of “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”. It was indeed a day of great joy. Witnessing two people blend their lives together as one is moving. All promises made to myself that I would not become emotional failed as they lovingly slipped rings onto each other’s fingers and engaged in ritual signs and words of … [Read more...] about Blessèd Blending Right Before My Eyes!