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We Are Not Alone
People depend upon peaceful coexistence with each other and with Mother Nature to live in true harmony. No one exists in isolation.
The Work of Gratefulness
In each of us there is a spark that can reverse the trends of violence and depression spiraling within us and in the world around us. By setting in motion the spiral of gratefulness we begin the journey toward peace and joy. To learn… Continue Reading “The Work of Gratefulness”
Our Success Depends on Others
No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Complete Prayer
A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most complete prayer. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Don’t Get Lost
Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime.– John Lewis To learn about and/or register for… Continue Reading “Don’t Get Lost”
The Way
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “We have such a long way to go,” sighed the boy. Yes, but look how far we’ve come,” said the horse. To… Continue Reading “The Way”
We Widen our Circle of Compassion
As we learn to have compassion for ourselves, the circle of compassion for others — what and whom we can work with, and how — becomes wider. – Pema Chödrön Join us at Santa Sabina Center for a Writing Retreat with Kim Stafford: “Your… Continue Reading “We Widen our Circle of Compassion”
Echoes
Eternal Spirit — Earth-Maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver; source of all that is and that shall be; Father and Mother of us all. Loving God, in whom is heaven. The hallowing of your name echoes through the universe! – The New Zealand Prayer Book Join us… Continue Reading “Echoes”
Joy and Laughter
“Like the joy of the sea coming home to shore,May the relief of laughter rinse through your soul.” John O’Donohue Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To… Continue Reading “Joy and Laughter”
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