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Daily Question, November 16

For which voices in my life am I most grateful?

  • Howie Geib
    I have several teachers whose voices constantly guide me. Christopher Alexander, the Architect, whose books literally launched my career. Transforming the way I see the work of designing the built environment, and also carrying this into social architecture: the deliberate design of a group. Tom Yeomans whose work in the field of psychology, and particularly the life of the soul have continually allowed me to manifest my truest self in the present moment. And Nóirín Ní Riain, an Irish singer,...

    I have several teachers whose voices constantly guide me. Christopher Alexander, the Architect, whose books literally launched my career. Transforming the way I see the work of designing the built environment, and also carrying this into social architecture: the deliberate design of a group. Tom Yeomans whose work in the field of psychology, and particularly the life of the soul have continually allowed me to manifest my truest self in the present moment. And Nóirín Ní Riain, an Irish singer, writer, teacher, theologian, and authority on Gregorian Chant, whose teaching has moved my chant into a powerful form of prayer.

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  • DeVonna

    I’m grateful for the voices of the women who have written honestly about their lives, leaving me and example to follow. Anne Frank was the first of these female authors who left us an irreplaceable testimony to a particular time and place. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Penelope Lively, Rumer Godden, Eudora Welty, these women are my ancestral sisters in the craft and I am grateful for their voices.

    • Holly in Ohio

      Dear DeVonna, you might enjoy reading a book written by another teen hiding in a war zone. It is called, “Zlata’s Diary.” It is a true story written by an 11 year old girl in Sarajevo, I think it was 1992. She was likened to Anne Frank, but happily, her family escaped to Paris, and after a year moved to Ireland where I think they are, still. It is a quick read, and one of the more moving books I have ever read.
      Thank you for your post, DeVonna.

      • DeVonna

        I’ve read Zlatas book! Very poignant

      • Mica

        Thank you Holly! I searched abesbooks for it and the top hits were:
        The Roosevelts: An American Saga/Zlata’s Diary: A Child’s Life in Sarajevo/Shot in the Heart/Learning How the Heart Beats (Reader’s Digest Today’s Best Nonfiction, Volume 31: 1994)
        Peter Collier with David Horowitz, Zlata Filipovic, Mikal Gilmore, Claire McCarthy
        What fun –

        • Michele

          it’s also on amazon if you google it – $12.69 paperback

          • Mica

            The Abebooks volume with other good stuff cost $4.06 and has other ‘best nonfiction’ 🙂

  • Katrina
    The voices of women in the Bible, many of them unnamed, but whose stories are incredibly important to faith and life. The voices of women, especially women of color, both now and in the history of our nation, who have called us out in times of injustice, inequality, humility. The voices of smart, creative, and insightful young women whose desires are to be have their place at the table with all the same benefits as smart, creative and insightful young men. The voices of little girls who in their...

    The voices of women in the Bible, many of them unnamed, but whose stories are incredibly important to faith and life. The voices of women, especially women of color, both now and in the history of our nation, who have called us out in times of injustice, inequality, humility. The voices of smart, creative, and insightful young women whose desires are to be have their place at the table with all the same benefits as smart, creative and insightful young men. The voices of little girls who in their innocence have no idea they can’t do or be anything they want to do or be, and the parents who continue to nurture that.

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  • Kathy

    The voice of Brother David who is inspiring a prayer experience on Gratefulness I will present to a ministry I love. The ripple effects of his love travel the world and leave it a better place. May God Bless Brother David’s voice and mission always…. amen.

  • Patricia

    The voices of my grandchildren. Oh, precious sweetness that I hold in my heart….

  • Nelson

    My grandmother who passed away almost 20 years ago.

  • Marnie Jackson

    My husband’s – who tries to show me when I have veered from the path of who I want to be
    My therapist – who is trying to change the inner dialogue to something more positive

  • devy

    Externally the voices of truth, mother nature’s sounds and the words of God. Internally , I am trying to create an atmosphere of positivity with my inner Voice. For years I’ve been subjected to voices of self criticism, despair, anger, frustration and sadness. It’s only within the past few years I’m telling my inner child how wonderful I am, how lovable I am, how strong I’ve been and showing positivity to them.

  • Holly in Ohio
    Of course there are some voices I enjoy. But shouldn't I be grateful for every voice? Because a silenced voice is a terrible thing. Sometimes we don't wish to hear voices that deliver feelings or politics or truths we don't wish to hear. But these are blessings, too. It is a blessing when a person can express their feelings. It is a blessing when an angry person can feel heard, so they are not tempted to violence or self-harm to be heard. It is a blessing when we are not insulated from dif...

    Of course there are some voices I enjoy. But shouldn’t I be grateful for every voice? Because a silenced voice is a terrible thing.

    Sometimes we don’t wish to hear voices that deliver feelings or politics or truths we don’t wish to hear. But these are blessings, too.
    It is a blessing when a person can express their feelings.
    It is a blessing when an angry person can feel heard, so they are not tempted to violence or self-harm to be heard.
    It is a blessing when we are not insulated from different views or divided into isolated groups.
    It is a blessing to know the truth, even when that truth is ugly.
    And every voice in equality brings us democracy.

    Though I sometimes find it difficult, even very difficult at times, I will endeavor to value each voice, and to listen to understand.

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  • sunnypatti

    The voice of truth, which is the voice of Spirit, God, the Universe… the energy of all that is. That voice never leads astray.

    And the voice of my husband, who tells me all the time how wonderful he thinks I am, who helps me see clearly in situations where my vision has fogged, and who sings and jokes regularly because he likes to have fun and likes to make me laugh!

  • Kevin
    The presence of the Spirit, which is as powerful as any voice I have ever heard, at work within my life. The voices of each member of my family, from the tone and energy of seven grandchildren, to every parent, daughter and sons-in-law who made those voices happen. The sound of my wife’s voice, over coffee, chores, at noon or three AM, at fifty years has sunk deep within my bones. And just recently, after twelve years, new helpful voices leading me away from constant pain at CurableH...

    The presence of the Spirit, which is as powerful as any voice I have ever heard, at work within my life.

    The voices of each member of my family, from the tone and energy of seven grandchildren, to every parent, daughter and sons-in-law who made those voices happen.

    The sound of my wife’s voice, over coffee, chores, at noon or three AM, at fifty years has sunk deep within my bones.

    And just recently, after twelve years, new helpful voices leading me away from constant pain at CurableHealth.com.

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    • Mary Pat

      This is great news indeed!!! So glad that you have found something that will help. Blessings all around…

    • Holly in Ohio

      Lovely to read all of this, Kevin. You gave me my first smile of the morning, and I am also so glad you are getting some good help for the pain. 🙂

  • Butterfly

    My mum; my dearest friend, Byl, now passed; and my daughter. Wise words from wise women. And the teacher, Ram Das. I have learnt so much from listening to him on You Tube.

  • Michele

    My mom, Nanny, and my children. I’m sure there are many others, but those stand out. Oh, and everyone on this website:)

  • Antoinette

    I’m grateful for voice of truth. 🙏

  • Mary Pat

    The deep voice within myself. If I listen, truly listen, I cannot go wrong.

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