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A miracle of art, the human body inspires awe. A miracle of science, oh science is really very important, so much, and we’ve learned about it lately. A miracle of mystery, the human body is the first door through which we can bow to transcendence if we only want to open that door.
When I feel sad or upset, I don’t ask for help, at least I don’t ask immediately. But then, in the following difficult moments, I know. My family is a milestone, but also my sisters, my relatives, friends and people I know here, especially in the Lounge. The world is a good place.
From that very place in my heart where I find calm and peace, where I can affirm: “I feel well”. And from many examples, people I know, stories and musics I listen to and I like, landscapes that I see and carry deeply in my heart.
Working is kind of new activity. I deal with usual tasks in a new way, after a partial reduction of the lockdown. That’s enough for today.
Dear Ann, it is indeed a grace to find such a neighbor. I am happy for you, because you can enjoy good moments and a kind friendship. warmly
Dear Diane, your natural gift for writing has always been so evident and now you bring us a surprise! Congratulations dear friend! Just yesterday I read that famous quote in the Gospel (Matthew, 5-14) You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people turn on a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a stand and it gives light to everyone in the house … Your sharing here and certainly in the articles for your local newsletter is like t...
Dear Diane, your natural gift for writing has always been so evident and now you bring us a surprise! Congratulations dear friend! Just yesterday I read that famous quote in the Gospel (Matthew, 5-14) You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people turn on a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a stand and it gives light to everyone in the house … Your sharing here and certainly in the articles for your local newsletter is like this lamp. Warmly.
Love your image of the Saints, Pilgrim!
I am close to your hearth, dear Pilgrim. Feel embraced.
I am here, Pilgrim, even if I don’t write. Every day. Blessing to everyone. I will come back, soon.
Dear friend!
Dear Shaun Baun, of course these are difficult times for you and for this I send healing love, and also a prayer. Feel supported, as dear Ose says.
Welcome, Gracie!
Fantastic and funny, Cathy! Both the pic and the circumstance!
Sarah, thank you for this quote. As Diane says, profound words… You are facing a great struggle, but there is a lot of courage in what you are saying. This is a new start for you. Sending love and light, Sarah.
Dear Alicia, I’m so sorry, consider my prayers for you and your husband. Take care, dear Alicia, let us know how you are. I can’t forget the great help you gave me last fall when I had health troubles and I was so scared.
Dear Diane! I’m sorry for your anxiety, for this tsunami that has invaded your soul. Stay with songs, poems, delicious readings and, as dear Pilgrim says, walk and rest in nature, that wonderful nature that surrounds your home. Since I started my new normal life, I often feel anxiety. It seems to me that the calm security of my family isolation has been broken and I have an impulse to sanitize everything. I know it’s a “phobia” and I try to keep my reason and to ...
Dear Diane! I’m sorry for your anxiety, for this tsunami that has invaded your soul. Stay with songs, poems, delicious readings and, as dear Pilgrim says, walk and rest in nature, that wonderful nature that surrounds your home. Since I started my new normal life, I often feel anxiety. It seems to me that the calm security of my family isolation has been broken and I have an impulse to sanitize everything. I know it’s a “phobia” and I try to keep my reason and to base my thoughts on scientific notions, but the heart goes where my fear is greatest.
Hi dear UntamedCheetah! I’m sorry for your loss, for this difficult moment. Your family is a real blessing, the best thing is to have a place where you feel good. When you seek help, you find it. This Lounge is also a soft place, dear UntamedCheetah, when you need a smile or encouragement. You are not alone and you can come here whenever you need it.
Debra, during our lockdown my sisters send me many photos of their cats. They always seemed at peace, no problem, nothing boring, relaxed. In Italy we use to say, as a joke, “the kings of health”! Blessings dear Debra.
Love and peace to you dear Mary! I am fine, and my family too, even my parents and relatives. Nobody had Coronavirus, or at least nobody had symptoms, except my brother-in-law, but apparently he is doing well, very well. We are getting out of the lockdown. Things seem to be going better, but the fear is great. I work now, and it’s not easy to keep the imposed distance. We wear our face mask, we use hand sanitizers, we often wash our hands. I have to sanitize my pc at the end of th...
Love and peace to you dear Mary! I am fine, and my family too, even my parents and relatives. Nobody had Coronavirus, or at least nobody had symptoms, except my brother-in-law, but apparently he is doing well, very well. We are getting out of the lockdown. Things seem to be going better, but the fear is great. I work now, and it’s not easy to keep the imposed distance. We wear our face mask, we use hand sanitizers, we often wash our hands. I have to sanitize my pc at the end of the day, as well as the desk. My company paid for an immunoassay. I had it the last Tuesday, maybe I could get the result next Monday. My sons live with me, they are studying and the university is very close. During the lockdown they did their exams, on Teams or Zoom. For both, a success! They have always been wonderful companions in our isolation, helping me when I felt a little bored of my parents😊. I am also happy because my husband is with us after 2 months of living alone. He had to stay away for work reasons, living in my mother-in-law’s house, which is closer to his company, than our home. We have gone through a tragedy, now we have to build a new time. I hope you and your husband are well Mary. Warmly.
Thanks Mary. ….clouds ever changing…the soft power of humble and simple things. Blessings, dear friend.
Dear Cinthia! I am happy to meet you again! Wonderful picture! I especially love the light and the colours! I hope you are fine, Cinthia.
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