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The Wild
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “What is that over there?” It’s the wild,” said the mole. “Don’t fear it.” To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina… Continue Reading “The Wild”
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”
Smallness
This month I am using quotes from the wonderful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, by Charlie Mackesy. “I’m so small,” said the mole. “Yes,” said the boy, “but you make a huge difference.” To learn about and/or register for… Continue Reading “Smallness”
You Are the Sky
“You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.” Pema Chödrön Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn more and/or register for Santa Sabina Center… Continue Reading “You Are the Sky”
The Not So Simple Truth
“The truth is simple. If it was complicated, everyone would understand it.” Walt Whitman Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn more and/or register for Santa… Continue Reading “The Not So Simple Truth”
The Breath of Love in Us
“As timely as a river God’s timeless life passes Into this world. It passes/ Through bodies, giving life,And past them, giving death.The secret fish leaps up Into the light and isAgain darkened. The sunComes from the dark, it lightsThe always passing river,Shines on the… Continue Reading “The Breath of Love in Us”
When to Plant a Tree
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Chinese Proverb Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn… Continue Reading “When to Plant a Tree”
Awash in Mystery
“Our planet is awash in the gentle light and shadow of an impenetrable Mystery; it is time, in spite of all our vaunted learning and might, to kneel at the rim of the abyss of our profound unknowing.” Marv and Nancy Hiles, All the… Continue Reading “Awash in Mystery”
Flower of Gratitude
“Gratitude is a flower that blooms in noble souls.” Pope Francis Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August 2-7, 2002 . . . “Abiding in the Tent of Meeting>” To learn more and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online… Continue Reading “Flower of Gratitude”
Trusting our Creativity
“When we trust our creativity we encounter a supreme kind of enjoyment – an amazement at the natural unfolding of life beyond our ordinary way of looking at things.” Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche Join us for a silent retreat in the Dominican Tradition from August… Continue Reading “Trusting our Creativity”
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