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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”
What Is Hope?
“Hope is what sits by a window and waits for one more dawn, despite the fact that there is not one ounce of proof in tonight’s black, black sky that it can possibly come.” – Joan Chittister, Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope Join… Continue Reading “What Is Hope?”
Starting the Day
We can start our day with the happiness of a smile and the aspiration to dedicate ourselves to the path of love and understanding. We are aware that today is a fresh, new day, and we have twenty-four precious hours to live. – Thich… Continue Reading “Starting the Day”
Wonder More
The more I wonder, the more I love. – Alice Walker To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page
What Is Life?
“What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” Chief Crowfoot To learn about… Continue Reading “What Is Life?”
Alive!
It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world. Mary Oliver To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page
The Tonic of Gratitude
“A lack of a daily tonic of gratitude results in an anemic soul, which, in turn, contributes to a physical sense of listlessness. A grateful soul, on the other hand, is vibrant and animated and so permeates your body with zest and with an… Continue Reading “The Tonic of Gratitude”
Faith
“For though my faith is not yours and your faith is not mine, if we each are free to light our own flame, together we can banish some of the darkness of the world.” Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks To learn about and/or register for… Continue Reading “Faith”
Miracles
People say that walking on water is a miracle, but to me, walking peacefully on the Earth is the real miracle. The Earth is a miracle. Each step is a miracle. Taking steps on our beautiful planet can bring real happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh… Continue Reading “Miracles”
Building Bridges
“As we build bridges and even become bridges, we will be doing a service to the world.” John A. Powell On September 11th, Santa Sabina Center is offering an online retreat with Linda Trichter and Anne Bright, who will guide participants in the way… Continue Reading “Building Bridges”
