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Blooming
We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time. To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Earth’s Relationship
“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” To learn about and/or… Continue Reading “Earth’s Relationship”
Awe
Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world. – Dacher Keltner To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Beginnings
Resolve to be always beginning — to be a beginner. – Rainer Maria Rilke To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
The Mystery of Gratefulness
There are many things to be grateful “for” but, as I ripen with the seasons of life, the many reasons blend into a sacred mystery. And, most deeply, I realize that living gratefully is its own blessing. – Michael Mahoney During the month of… Continue Reading “The Mystery of Gratefulness”
Liberation
Giving thanks constantly and in all circumstances liberates us from envy. – Edward Hays During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important… Continue Reading “Liberation”
Our Treasures
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. – Thornton Wilder During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black… Continue Reading “Our Treasures”
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”
Awe
The first act of awe, when man was struck with the beauty or wonder of Nature, was the first spiritual experience. – Henryk Skolimowski Join us at Santa Sabina Center for a Writing Retreat with Kim Stafford: “Your Archive of the Unspoken,” from April… Continue Reading “Awe”
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