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Lovely friends
It is a gift to be here with you this morning. We have had quite the snow storm here in our NJ farmland. I’m grateful for the cozy fire next to me and the warmth of our quirky little farmhouse on such a blustery cold day. I am grateful to be grateful for the respite from our labors. I am so tempted to be frustrated that we cannot make any progress right now. We have miles to go before we sleep. But our 65+ year old bodies are aching all over and I’m lear...
It is a gift to be here with you this morning. We have had quite the snow storm here in our NJ farmland. I’m grateful for the cozy fire next to me and the warmth of our quirky little farmhouse on such a blustery cold day. I am grateful to be grateful for the respite from our labors. I am so tempted to be frustrated that we cannot make any progress right now. We have miles to go before we sleep. But our 65+ year old bodies are aching all over and I’m learning once again to let go and let God….this is a constant lesson in my life as I recognize and repent of my control-freak ways! “We have our plans and God laughs” is one of my favorite sayings.š It has been true all my life and I am learning to laugh too!
Dearest Ursula….grateful for the gift of our friendship across the miles which now endures among the stars. ~Have a blessed day my dear friends ā„
So grateful to be here. I was busy, scattered, stressed and un-centered this morning. And then…my Tibetan singing bowl and this breath-awareness practice. I am starting anew.
Thank you for this beautiful sharing Fabiana. You are a whole continent away from me but yet I feel a connection through your words. “The sense of tribe” is worth fighting for! ~Blessings ā„
I would like to believe that I am aware and grateful for the blessings of each dayā¦.but I find myself taking simple pleasures for granted. Heat and hot water for bathing, fresh water to drink from the tap, electricity, a refrigerator and pantry that contains food, a flushing toiletā¦..these are things that far too many people donāt have. Another evidence of this in my life, that has been shown to me recently, is that I am desirous of attention, applause, approval, and expressed (g...
I would like to believe that I am aware and grateful for the blessings of each dayā¦.but I find myself taking simple pleasures for granted. Heat and hot water for bathing, fresh water to drink from the tap, electricity, a refrigerator and pantry that contains food, a flushing toiletā¦..these are things that far too many people donāt have. Another evidence of this in my life, that has been shown to me recently, is that I am desirous of attention, applause, approval, and expressed (gushing?) gratitude from others. I have begun to question my motives when I am giving, serving or opening my heart and home to others. This awareness was painful for me to faceā¦I can see clearly that I was feeling āentitledā to admiration for my good deeds. Iām grateful for this awareness of how I may not have overcome the illusion of entitlement.
Thank you for still making the chants available. I miss the images of the angels…hoping that we will have them back again soon ?? ~Blessings
Still meandering along at my own pace as the Spirit moves.
Serendipity that we have been visited by so many butterflies lately. Vibrant red and yellow echinacea, bell shaped soft lavender hosta blossoms. They can’t resist.
I wrote in my journal that although I have been to the Grand Canyon, it is the birth of my daughters that springs to mind as my “peak experience”. They surprised me, these miraculous creatures.
Waiting, empty, longing Afraid t...
Waiting, empty, longing Afraid to hope. And then…Surprise!
Late to the party….life has slowed down and opened up space for me to continue on this haiku journey. I am grateful for this gift.
Trees-Givers of life Xylem Phloem Pure water flowing from my roots miracle food from my leaves
Trees speak to me without words….they are mystical creatures in my eyes…my “spirit animals”. They are miracles of nature and have a unique role in this web of life. They remind me that all livin...
Trees speak to me without words….they are mystical creatures in my eyes…my “spirit animals”. They are miracles of nature and have a unique role in this web of life. They remind me that all living things are inter-connected and all belong.
I was not able to participate daily and have saved all of the practicesā¦to do on the slower, quieter days. when they come to me. Today is day 2 for meā¦.and it is Good Friday in the Christian tradition. I was raised Catholic and although I donāt practice Catholicism per se any longer, some of the traditions and rituals remain beautiful and meaningful to me. So today my mind and spirit is filled up with the life and death of Jesus.
.Spring Right before my eyes Death...
.Spring Right before my eyes Death becomes life Once again
here I am- somewhere between ocean and moon somewhere between lost and found
I am drawn to this haiku because to me it speaks of being fully present, yet paradoxically “somewhere between”. I am on a journey towards embracing paradox in my life and in the world. I am drawn to this haiku because during this Lenten season I have been reading and reflecting on Henri Nouwen’s book about the biblical parable of the return of the prodigal son. I have felt...
I am drawn to this haiku because to me it speaks of being fully present, yet paradoxically “somewhere between”. I am on a journey towards embracing paradox in my life and in the world. I am drawn to this haiku because during this Lenten season I have been reading and reflecting on Henri Nouwen’s book about the biblical parable of the return of the prodigal son. I have felt many times in my life that I am the prodigal daughter…ever leaving and returning to the awareness of divine Love.
This haiku brings grateful tears of recognition and acceptance to my eyes.
Eric, I am crying as I write this. Your story moved me deeply….thank you so much for sharing. I will carry your story with me as I continue on in my own gratefulness journey. Blessings~
Good morning Michael….welcome to this sacred community. You will find much wisdom, support and compassion here with these lovely people. I love your poem and hope you will continue to share your gift with us here! ~Om Shanti friend ā„
Good morning Drew and happiest of birthdays to you! So glad to hear that you are all vaccinated! That’s a wonderful birthday present! š
Dear Pilgrim…you are a strong, brave, courageous and compassionate woman and I am so grateful to call you my friend. We share this journey through aging and retirement and I feel blessed to travel with you through it. ~Blessings
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