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Daily Question, November 11

In dark times, what stars have appeared to guide my way?

  • kimthompsen

    I’ve had the benefit of having good friends share their experience, strength and hope with me for the past decade. They don’t tell me what to do, they simply share how they’ve handled a situation.

  • Gregoire

    It seems that whenever the stars are the darkest I pray with the purest 7/10. My stars are my feast and the continuing aspiration God, in life and absolute surrender to the divine presence with patience and love.

  • Pilgrim

    Always such stars have come into my life at the right times. Particular teachers who nurtured creativity and leadership. Grandmothers whose wisdom became a part of my soul. The occasional pilgrim who appeared alongside me for even a short time, walked with me, and believed. Two, in particular, spiritual guides, women ahead of me on the path who held the deep wisdom and were profoundly kind. Many authors – in particular John O’Donohue.

  • Misty

    Friends, family, and at times, the kindness of complete strangers. Sometimes, small glimpses of light are enough to keep you going a little longer.

  • Kevin

    My faith, my family, and the counsel of certain friends.

  • Howie Geib
    My aunt Genie, who when I was 13 and sent away to boarding school upon the disintegration of my childhood home, came to visit me almost every weekend and took me home for an overnight. Gently and very subtly she walked me towards a place where I could begin to discern a future. A future as a strong and independent individual. I will forever be in her debt. Many great writers including novelists Melville and Steinbeck, Spiritual masters Merton and Joanna Macy. Many teachers including Tom Yeomans ...

    My aunt Genie, who when I was 13 and sent away to boarding school upon the disintegration of my childhood home, came to visit me almost every weekend and took me home for an overnight. Gently and very subtly she walked me towards a place where I could begin to discern a future. A future as a strong and independent individual. I will forever be in her debt. Many great writers including novelists Melville and Steinbeck, Spiritual masters Merton and Joanna Macy. Many teachers including Tom Yeomans and my (several, alas) Novice Masters. ALL my family dogs growing up.

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    • Malag

      Thanks Howie. Joanna Macy sounds interesting. I’ve downloaded a podcast interview with her.

  • Antoinette

    The shinning star of the power of intention guides me in darkness and in lightness.
    Coming back to the purpose of my life is ….

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