Going to my weekly church Mass which has a beautiful music ministry and a great Pastor. He is equally very serious but also extremely funny.
Often everyone claps after his homily. Community is very important at my church. I have been going to this church for like 30 yrs!
Recently, I have felt stuck in a state of “fight or flight.” I have been so go go go, trying to check everything off my to do list, that I have ignored the simple pleasures and happiness in life. I feel I have taken things slightly too seriously, and have had trouble having fun and engaging in my life and connecting with others. I have ignored my mental health and internal state in an effort to complete and better my outward, external state. That being said, I have been working hard these past few days to step into the light, and out of the dark hole I feel I am close to being thrown into. I have been working more on my mental health through journaling, reflecting, and meditating every day.
Journaling, reflecting, and meditating have helped me helped me develop a sense of connection to the sacred. By connecting with myself, I feel like I am connecting with something higher, something beyond the materialistic and achievements of life. I am looking internally for love and by doing so, am cultivating an internal love that can spread outwards to others and create a pure sense of connection.
I think it those day-to-day moments and decisions. When confronted by an opportunity to gossiping and choosing not to. When confronted by someone driving in a dangerous manner but deciding not to get angry. When confronted by rudeness but deciding to respond with compassion. The sum of these day-to-day choices have a guiding hand for me.
Beautiful day to connect to my sacred. Today is a very special birthday of someone I love tha is not longer physically with us. My heart aches for all the loved ones that miss this beautiful soul, leaving us way too young. Today I will dedicate my thoughts and the sacreness of the day to her. Thank you to all of you for sharing your beautiful thoughts on this page. You are a gift!
Nature usually does it for me.
Or the night sky. Or maybe a
particularly personal piece of
music. A deep meditation can
make me feel connected to
something bigger than me.
All of this and more are always
available, if I’m open to receiving.
“We are all Leaves of One Tree. We are all Waves of One Sea.” Thich Nhat Hanh
“When we acknowledge that all life is sacred and that each act is an act of choice and therefore sacred, then life is a sacred dance lived consciously each moment. When we live at this level, we participate in the creation of a better world.”
–Scout Cloud Lee
I tend to shy away from the word “sacred.” I prefer the word “grace.” But, I have no doubt we walk on Holy Ground.
Recognizing Our Own Truth or Matter Matters by C. Conner
We have trouble recognizing,
because we are geared to denying
our own truth.
We’re hung up on analyzing,
collecting and fantasizing
our own story.
We’re so busy knowledge-ing,
there’s no room left for knowing
our true Self.
We’re so intent on fact finding,
finite and dualistic thought-mining
we miss the heart of the matter.
I’m aware the sacred is all around. I missed posting here yesterday. That supports my need for a routine connecting me to the sacred. My rituals bring the principles of “stop, look, and go” into the forefront of my consciousness. When I rush, or I’m mindless, the mundane is just that: when I am established in my practices, everything becomes extraordinary.
I am not sure where you are, Carol, but if you go to quakerfinder.org, that site will show you where we are, and are not. If that’s not helpful, let me know. We can zero in closer to your area and I’m guessing we’ll find something. (Sorry for the delay in getting back.)
Meditation & Prayer. Reading scripture.
Mother Nature. Trees, Birdsong, watching spring unfold. Flowers, the moon, stars, the wind, the sky, clouds.
Walking amongst the Redwoods & breathing their restorative air.
Babies….cats & dogs.
Churches.
All of it. I feel the sacred everywhere.❤️🙏🏻
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Going to my weekly church Mass which has a beautiful music ministry and a great Pastor. He is equally very serious but also extremely funny.
Often everyone claps after his homily. Community is very important at my church. I have been going to this church for like 30 yrs!
Recently, I have felt stuck in a state of “fight or flight.” I have been so go go go, trying to check everything off my to do list, that I have ignored the simple pleasures and happiness in life. I feel I have taken things slightly too seriously, and have had trouble having fun and engaging in my life and connecting with others. I have ignored my mental health and internal state in an effort to complete and better my outward, external state. That being said, I have been working hard these past few days to step into the light, and out of the dark hole I feel I am close to being thrown into. I have been working more on my mental health through journaling, reflecting, and meditating every day.
Journaling, reflecting, and meditating have helped me helped me develop a sense of connection to the sacred. By connecting with myself, I feel like I am connecting with something higher, something beyond the materialistic and achievements of life. I am looking internally for love and by doing so, am cultivating an internal love that can spread outwards to others and create a pure sense of connection.
Sending lots of love your way. Good for you for taking care of your self so you can do for others.
I think it those day-to-day moments and decisions. When confronted by an opportunity to gossiping and choosing not to. When confronted by someone driving in a dangerous manner but deciding not to get angry. When confronted by rudeness but deciding to respond with compassion. The sum of these day-to-day choices have a guiding hand for me.
Don, I see that as a sacred response.
Beautiful day to connect to my sacred. Today is a very special birthday of someone I love tha is not longer physically with us. My heart aches for all the loved ones that miss this beautiful soul, leaving us way too young. Today I will dedicate my thoughts and the sacreness of the day to her. Thank you to all of you for sharing your beautiful thoughts on this page. You are a gift!
Nature usually does it for me.
Or the night sky. Or maybe a
particularly personal piece of
music. A deep meditation can
make me feel connected to
something bigger than me.
All of this and more are always
available, if I’m open to receiving.
“We are all Leaves of One Tree. We are all Waves of One Sea.” Thich Nhat Hanh
“When we acknowledge that all life is sacred and that each act is an act of choice and therefore sacred, then life is a sacred dance lived consciously each moment. When we live at this level, we participate in the creation of a better world.”
–Scout Cloud Lee
I tend to shy away from the word “sacred.” I prefer the word “grace.” But, I have no doubt we walk on Holy Ground.
Recognizing Our Own Truth or Matter Matters by C. Conner
We have trouble recognizing,
because we are geared to denying
our own truth.
We’re hung up on analyzing,
collecting and fantasizing
our own story.
We’re so busy knowledge-ing,
there’s no room left for knowing
our true Self.
We’re so intent on fact finding,
finite and dualistic thought-mining
we miss the heart of the matter.
You matter
I matter
Our choices Matter!
Behold the gift of life
Share and care for it
NOW
I’m aware the sacred is all around. I missed posting here yesterday. That supports my need for a routine connecting me to the sacred. My rituals bring the principles of “stop, look, and go” into the forefront of my consciousness. When I rush, or I’m mindless, the mundane is just that: when I am established in my practices, everything becomes extraordinary.
Avril, Thank You! Early this morning I was stuck in the rush and I was mind-filled not mindful!
Carol. That’s a great line; mind-filled vs mindful.
Meeting for worship among fellow Quakers.
I wish there was a Quaker worship gathering offered in my area, Kevin.
I am not sure where you are, Carol, but if you go to quakerfinder.org, that site will show you where we are, and are not. If that’s not helpful, let me know. We can zero in closer to your area and I’m guessing we’ll find something. (Sorry for the delay in getting back.)
The awareness of a Presence in my life.
The budding of nature now.
Hi Yram❤️
Meditation & Prayer. Reading scripture.
Mother Nature. Trees, Birdsong, watching spring unfold. Flowers, the moon, stars, the wind, the sky, clouds.
Walking amongst the Redwoods & breathing their restorative air.
Babies….cats & dogs.
Churches.
All of it. I feel the sacred everywhere.❤️🙏🏻
Cultivating mindfulness through meditation and staying present throughout the day. Noticing and slowing down.
Carissa, perfect response. Nice and succint.
meditation and being able to feel a sense of belonging in a social group
Kindness of strangers that I encounter in my life.
Stillness within me. Gratitude for this abundant life. Witnessing joy in others.
Nature
Churches
Ancient sacred sites