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Imperfection and Perfection . . . Dark and Light
“Imperfection and perfection go so hand in hand, and our dark and our light are so intertwined, that by trying to push the darkness or negative aspects of our life to the side… we are preventing ourselves from the fullness of life.” Jeff Bridges… Continue Reading “Imperfection and Perfection . . . Dark and Light”
A Drop of Water in a Deep Ravine
“However deep yourKnowledge of the scripturesIt is no more than a strand of hairIn the vastness of space;However important appearsYour worldly experience,It is but a drop of water in a deep ravine.” Tokusan To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats… Continue Reading “A Drop of Water in a Deep Ravine”
A River Runs through It
Running water is a puny thing compared to solid rock. Without geologic time, neither sedimentary rocks nor canyons could exist. Deep time gives water dominion over rock… – L. Powell
Revealing Beauty
Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
The Secret to Happiness and Contentment
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu
Turn Your Face to the Sun
Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows fall behind you. – Maori proverb
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