Tag: beach

Engagement with Mystery

To be a contemplative is to be a watch in the night for the approach of Mystery. And it is a readiness to be transformed in an engagement with that Mystery. – Mirabai Starr To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats… Continue Reading “Engagement with Mystery”

The Grateful Heart

The grateful heart is a manifestation of one’s true self. Nothing sidelines the ego more effectively than a grateful heart. – Albert Nolan During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only… Continue Reading “The Grateful Heart”

Joy of Living

Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough. – Emily Dickinson To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.

Flower and Moon

There is nothing you can see that is not a flower; there is nothing you can think that is not the moon. – Basho To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.

The Ocean of Not Knowing

To learn to swim in the ocean of not-knowing- this is my constant work. – Suleika Jaouad To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page. . Please join us for our Contemplative Retreat Week in the… Continue Reading “The Ocean of Not Knowing”

Home

This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “Sometimes I feel lost,” said the boy. “Me too,” said the mole, “but we love you, and love brings you home. I… Continue Reading “Home”

Should Life Be Perfect?

This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “The greatest illusion,” said the mole, “is that life should be perfect.” To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats… Continue Reading “Should Life Be Perfect?”

School of Unlearning

This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “What do you think is the biggest waste of time?” “Comparing yourself to others,” said the mole. “I wonder if there is… Continue Reading “School of Unlearning”

Each Day Is a Journey

Each day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. – Matsuo Basho To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page

Light Reaches Deep

“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” – Theodore Roethke To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page