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Days 165-166 Where Civilization Starts
Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. Mead said that… Continue reading
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Days 160-164 – The Only Path to Compassion
The road to compassion runs through the city of pain. Pain burns unique brands into each of us. We experience agony differently so none of us ever knows the experience of another. Take note of the courage of star CEO… Continue reading
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Days 158-159 Breath
Breath Written by Rosanne Ponzetti Breath Practiced for centering By those seeking presence. Often taken for granted Remembered only when Anxiety stifles it Busyness suppresses it Fear destroys it Or joy releases it. Life depends on it. Too often we… Continue reading
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Days 151-152 Reflecting Light
"A Greek philosopher was asked, "What is the meaning of life?" He took a small mirror out of his wallet, and told this story. "During WWII, I was a child in a poor remote village. One day, on the road,… Continue reading
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Days 144-145 Healing Prayers
Father, Mother, God, Thank you for your presence during the hard and mean days. For then we have you to lean upon. Thank you for your presence during the bright and sunny days, for then we can share that which… Continue reading
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Days 139-143 – Healing Water
Actual wells run dry. Love’s never does. But, as life’s demands scare us from living love we grow thirstier & forget how to water our souls. Or shun the work it takes. Love’s soft rains bring Spring’s healing touch. Whether the… Continue reading
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Days 137-138 In Whom The Light Lives
Blessed are youwho bear the lightin unbearable times,who testifyto its enduranceamid the unendurable,who bear witnessto its persistencewhen everything seemsin shadowand grief. Blessed are youin whomthe light lives,in whomthe brightness blazes—your hearta chapel,an altar wherein the deepest nightcan be seenthe fire… Continue reading
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Days 132-136 – The Enemies of Presence
The most soul-enriching path is the hardest to choose: It is to sit with Fear. Watch it. Befriend it as a teacher that will illuminate truth. To listen to it as a guide to the Love we were meant to… Continue reading
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Days 130-131 Faith, Hope, Love
In this week’s beautiful tribute to his mother, Erie Chapman, asked,” from whom did you learn love?” On this Mother’s Day weekend three wonderful women come to my mind. Faith: Vibrant, charismatic, lover of life and giver of joy; her… Continue reading
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