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First Sunday of Advent

Maybe we should start making Advent lists – they’d be like Christmas lists, but instead of listing things we want Santa to bring us we could write down things we want Christ to break in and take from us. In the hopes he could… Continue Reading “First Sunday of Advent”

Unlimited

I love to think of nature as unlimited broadcasting stations, through which God speaks to us every day, every hour, and every moment of our lives, if we will only tune in and remain so. – George Washington Carver To learn about and/or register… Continue Reading “Unlimited”

Wednesday of Hope – It Is Time for Healing

I know these are scary, uncertain,  hurtful times, but I really wish  people would stop talking about  what a trash fire the world is.  Our world is a wounded relative,  not a hopeless ruin,  and we’re called to help heal  the injuries we’ve inflicted … Continue Reading “Wednesday of Hope – It Is Time for Healing”

Wednesday of Hope – Look for the Light

There is light in the darkness. You just have to find it. – bell hooks

Surrender

Surrender The boat I travel in is called Surrender. My two oars are instant forgiveness and gratitude—complete gratitude for the gift of life. I am thankful for the experience of this life, for the opportunity to dance. I get angry, I get mad, but… Continue Reading “Surrender”

Let Yourself Be Drawn

Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray. – Jalaluddin Rumi, Essential Rumi, versions by Coleman Barks

More Wisdom from Tagore

The great wisdom is like the water in the sea: dark, mysterious, impenetrable. – Rabindranath Tagore

Knowing Nothing

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. – Socrates  

Life Worth Living

Dive deeply into the miracle of life and let the tips of your wings be burnt by the flame, let your feet be lacerated by the thorns, let your heart be stirred by human emotion, and let your soul be lifted beyond the earth.… Continue Reading “Life Worth Living”

Where to Find Happiness

Your success and happiness lie in you….Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. – Helen Keller