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The Question
I don’t know Who — or what — put the question, I don’t know when it was put. I don’t even remember answering. But at some moment I did answer Yes to Someone — or Something — and from that hour I was certain… Continue Reading “The Question”
Cultivate the Gift of Appreciation
Some people have a wonderful capacity to appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder, and even ecstasy. – Abraham H. Maslow
Wisdom from Benjamin Franklin
Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. ~ Benjamin Franklin
The Mercy of God
The following verses are prayed every morning as the Benedictus at Morning Prayer. And in Lent we are reminded that the Blessing of God is Mercy and Compassion. In the heartfelt mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will visit us, to… Continue Reading “The Mercy of God”
How to Survive in Difficult Times
In difficult times you should always carry something beautiful in your mind. – Blaise Pascal
Every Little Thing We Do Is Important
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. – Blessed Mother Teresa
Thoughts on the Sea – 2
“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach–waiting for a gift from the sea.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever. – Jacque Yves Cousteau
To Be Alive – Continued
If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive. –… Continue Reading “To Be Alive – Continued”
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