by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 19, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Secret #2 in my “7 Secrets to Guilt-Free Living” states: Life is not a matter of chance, but of choices we make along the way. Small everyday decisions make up who we are and where we are in life. So who do you want to be? The choice is yours. Since...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 18, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Mistakenly I thought “The God Show” would air today, Wednesday. But you’ll have to wait until Sunday. This afternoon I had such a wonderful time taping this interview with Pat McMahon. He had his producer, also an ex-nun, co-host the show with...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 18, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
The Huffington Post asked me to write a guest blog about my book, “A Change of Habit” highlighting the “7 Secrets to Guilt Free Living, Here is the link if you’d like to read it. Thanks to all of you for your inspirational comments and...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 16, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
We are having some “technical difficulties” with the Feed Blitz that automatically sends out the blog. Some have not received their “almost weekly” blog…Sorry, but no guilt here! We are working to correct this glitch. Thanks for your...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 16, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Is this a “match made in heaven” for the perfect launch in Phoenix or what? I’ll be on the radio show called “The God Show” on KTAR Radio in Phoenix, with host Pat McMahon, on Wednesday, April 18th from 1-2 PM. Looking forward to...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 12, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Is this a “match made in heaven” for the perfect launch in Phoenix or what? I’ll be on the radio show called “The God Show” on KTAR Radio in Phoenix, with host Pat McMahon, on Wednesday, April 18th from 1-2 PM. Looking forward to...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 11, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
In the last “Post” I wrote about making decisions based on what we “should” or “ought” to do. That little voice replaying others directives can sometimes go too far. This is how crazy it can be. Guilt pops up when I least expect...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 8, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
With the chocolate bunnies’ ears half eaten and the sweet smelling Easter lily scent permeating the springtime air, let me probably be the last to wish you a Happy Easter. We are indeed celebrating the journey, the Paschal Mystery of life, death, and...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 6, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
The “nun posse”, comprised of 4 close friends organized another successful book celebration. On April 2nd we gathered at the Adobe Restaurant at the Biltmore Golf Course to sign books and meet new readers. Here are a couple photos. Thanks for your...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 3, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Words such as “ought” and “should” can sometimes throw a pang of guilt someone’s way, even getting in the way of our own thought process. “I know I should do this” or “You ought to do that”. “Guilt...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 29, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
You can meet Patty and get your own book, A Change of Habit, at her next book signing in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for April 2nd, 2012, in the Adobe Restaurant at the Biltmore golf course, from 9:30 – 11:00. Put it on your calendar to attend – public is...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 28, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Learning about God growing up, the image of a strict, rule-enforcing accountant was neatly packaged in the picture of the elder Heavenly Father sitting in judgement keeping track of my life: good versus bad actions; reward or punishment. It’s difficult to get...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 20, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Shaking the Guilt is the name of a new weekly series I will be writing about overcoming day to day pangs of guilt that get in the way of our happiness. (Weekly blogs are my goal, but right now I give myself permission to miss a few weeks, otherwise I’ll have to...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 17, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Here’s a perfect day to sign up – St Patty’s Day! What’s the connection? St. Patrick is my Patron Saint. You can now subscribe to Patty’s Blog – Shaking the Guilt – and receive your weekly tips via e-mail on overcoming guilt...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 16, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Patty’s husband Joe shows off his new license plate – Got Nun. You can meet Patty and get your own book, A Change of Habit, at her next book signing in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for April 2nd, 2012, in the Adobe Restaurant at the Biltmore golf course,...
