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Michele Shields
@micheleshields.bsky.social
United Methodist Minister. Quaker. Writer. ACPE
Certified Educator. Director of Spiritual Care Emerita @UCSFHealth. Married. Lives in Hawaii. Paddles canoes.
Kailua Bay!
February 4, 2026 at 1:54 AM
“Truth will not lose ground by being tried.” Isaac Penington wrote these words in a letter to a friend in 1670, encouraging her that truth will always prevail, saying, “Darkness is afraid of the light, because it has a secret sense that it cannot stand before it.”
- DailyQuaker.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
We saw whales and dolphins when we were paddling a Hawaiian outrigger canoe yesterday! I took a photo of the dolphins.
January 31, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Sunrise today on the water. See the canoe of paddlers on the left?
January 29, 2026 at 1:38 AM
There is “that of God” in everyone.

There is that near you which will guide you. O! Hearken unto it, and be sure ye keep to it.
— Isaac Penington, 1678
Quaker mystic
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Reposted by Michele Shields
I think a good strategy for your non-leftist social media presence (ie everywhere but here) is to give this photo - the remains of Danish soldiers returning in coffins after being killed in America's war in Afghanistan - as wide an audience as possible. Remind people who we're betraying
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
We must learn to live together as brothers (and sisters) or perish together as fools.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike.
- John Muir
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
French lamb shank, cheese polenta and asparagus! Very satisfying.
January 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Kailua Beach this morning! In a couple of hours, we went out canoe paddling at Lanikai. It became a huge squall with rain, high winds and serious current/waves. “If you don’t like the weather here, just wait a few hours.” The weather can be like a yo-yo.
January 13, 2026 at 6:11 AM
However quietly we speak, the Light is so near that the Light will hear us: we need no wings to go in search of the Light, but only to find a place where we can be alone and look upon the Light present within us. (Adapted)
- Teresa of Avila
January 12, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Reposted by Michele Shields
...in the early Quaker understanding of the true faith, all authentic knowledge of God comes directly by revelation rather than via human authorities or secondary sources. The Holy Spirit is universally available, enabling everyone to enjoy an intimate and inward relationship with God...
January 2, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Beautiful calm day on the ocean for a gorgeous paddle!
January 11, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Took a long walk around Waikiki and up around Monserrat. Sunshine felt good.
January 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.
- Isaiah 5:20
January 9, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Hauʻoli Aloha Pōʻalima!
Happy Aloha Friday!
January 9, 2026 at 5:39 AM
About rest:
January 7, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Reposted by Michele Shields
Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities. Responding to divine guidance, try to discern the right time to undertake or relinquish responsibilities without undue pride or guilt. Attend to what love requires of you, which may not be great busyness. — #28/passage/1-02/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #28
December 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Aloha kakou! One of the most enjoyable things which I did in 2025, was to read all these books with book clubs on Substack! Some were slow reads spread out and discussed over the entire year and some took only a month or more. Each was led by literary experts or enthusiasts. I recommend Substack!
January 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Radical left scum enjoying her birthday!
December 28, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Reposted by Michele Shields
Do you recognise the needs and gifts of each member of your family and household, not forgetting your own? Try to make your home a place of loving friendship and enjoyment, where all who live or visit may find the peace and refreshment of God’s presence. — #26/passage/1-02/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #26
December 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Sumac chicken with polenta, pine nuts and Parmesan!
December 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Mele Kalikimaka from our Christmas crew of paddlers today!
December 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado salad!
December 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM