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Days 228-229 Faith Keepers
“In many Native American traditions, one member of the tribe will assume the role of “Faith keeper”. The role of Faith keeper is to remain peaceful and calm, while maintaining spiritual enlightenment and understanding, no matter what the tribe… Continue reading
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Days 224-227 – Ancestral Gifts
Mary Lees Davis was my maternal great grandmother & mother of Ellen Murbach. What childhood memories of relatives are tucked in the attic of your memory? Which of your ancestors were caregivers? Continue reading
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Days 221-222 “The Greatest Gifts of All”
Throughout history, there have been many spiritual leaders that we can look to for encouragement and inspiration in troubling times. It helps to reflect upon some of these greats now and again. As a child I recall watching "Mister Roger's… Continue reading
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Days 216-220 – The Truth Tellers & The Rule Breakers
“I was never more hated than when I tried to be honest,” Ralph Ellison wrote. If truth matters why does expressing it often require exceptional courage? We want to be loved, not hated. We want to be praised, not punished.… Continue reading
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Days 214-215 The Weavers
“So, I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” John Lewis There is no denying that there is great turmoil in our… Continue reading
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Day 213 – Friday’s Art – An Image of Nurturing
What gardens will you water today with the nurturing love in your heart? "Watering Can" Erie Chapman, 2016 Continue reading
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Days 207-208 Get In Some Good Trouble
I awoke early this morning with sleepy eyes and thoughts of John Lewis and how I might pay tribute to this great man. I searched Netflix to watch the film “John Lewis: Good Trouble.” Accidentally, I clicked on a related… Continue reading
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Days 202-208 – …When all that is left of me is love…
What better legacy can we leave at our funerals than these words from “Epitaph” by Merrit Malloy: “And when all that is left of me is love; give me away.” Continue reading
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Days 200-201 An Ascending Angel
In times of grieving our words tend to ring hollow. When a person dies, it is hardest for those who are left behind. Yet, I imagine our loved ones would want us to be happy and go on living.… Continue reading
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