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Gratitude’s Return
In gratitude for your own good fortune you must render in return some sacrifice of your life for other life. – Albert Schweitzer During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only… Continue Reading “Gratitude’s Return”
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.
One with Everything
Wherever you are, you are one with the clouds and one with the sun and the stars that you see, You are still one with everything. That is more true than I can say, and more true than you can hear. – Shunryu Suzuki… Continue Reading “One with Everything”
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”
Focus on What You Love
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “When the dark clouds come . . . keep going. When the big things feel out of control . . . focus… Continue Reading “Focus on What You Love”
Spring
Spring is coming, let me be like the cherry tree, renewed and fruitful. – Henry Jamison Join us at Santa Sabina Center for a Writing Retreat with Kim Stafford: “Your Archive of the Unspoken,” from April 20 – 23, 2023. To learn more and/or… Continue Reading “Spring”
No Path
There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path. – The Buddha Join us at Santa Sabina Center for a Writing Retreat with Kim Stafford: “Your Archive of the Unspoken,” from April 20 – 23, 2023. To learn more and/or register, please go… Continue Reading “No Path”
Trough
There is a trough in waves,A low spotWhere horizon disappearsAnd only skyAnd waterAre our company. – Judy Brown, From the poem “Trough” – book The Sea Accepts All Rivers Join us at Santa Sabina Center for a Writing Retreat with Kim Stafford: “Your Archive… Continue Reading “Trough”
What Do You Seek?
What you seek is seeking you. – Jalaluddin Rumi Join us at Santa Sabina Center for a Writing Retreat with Kim Stafford: “Your Archive of the Unspoken,” from April 20 – 23, 2023. To learn more and/or register, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page
All-Pervasive Silence
“If you walk into a forest — you hear all kinds of subtle sounds — but underneath there is an all-pervasive silence.” To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page
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