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Days 135-136 Stripped, Broken But Not Alone
Recently, three friends invited me to participate in an all-day woman’s retreat. The theme for this gathering was “The Year of Mercy.” The day began with a reading of the Beatitudes to the loving expressive movements of a mime. Afterwards… Continue reading
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Days 130-134 Who Walks Beside You?
While walking my mother down the hall to her independent living home she said to me, “When you are not walking beside me I will pretend you are walking beside me.” …Which of your departed ancestors, family & friends still… Continue reading
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Days 123-127 – Four Pictures of Your Hands
Do you ever feel that you have understood some things better before they were explained? Learning how my hands functioned & looked in x-rays distanced me for awhile from the mysteries of touch. Continue reading
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Days 128-129 Mining for Diamonds
As Mother’s Day approaches, reflect on the blessings and diverse manifestations of Mothers in our lives. Earth Mother, Mother Mary, Sophia Spirit and those who have taken us under their wing when we needed tenderness most. I think of a… Continue reading
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Days 121-122 Beyond Fear & Hope – by Margaret Wheatley
There's something very interesting to understand about hope. That is, that hope and fear are one. Any time we're hopeful, we don't know it necessarily, but we're bringing in fear. Because fear is the constant, unavoidable companion of hope. What… Continue reading
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Days 116-120 – Where Are You From?
Minton Sparks helps us understand where we are truly “from.” For example, I am from my father’s Hollywood YMCA where I spent every Saturday swimming…and I am from the older sister who helped raise me, my first friend Jill &… Continue reading
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Days 114-115 May We Walk Gently
“The universe as a whole, in all its manifold relationships, shows forth the inexhaustible riches of God. … Everything is connected.” (Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, 86, 91) Earth day, April 22 and every day, provides us an opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading
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Days 109-113 – The “Barbarian” President
This election is important to every caregiver because Presidents set the nation’s tone. A negative approach can influence millions to decide cynicism is better than optimism. Every great President has led with hope & love, not fear & disdain. Continue reading
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Days 107-108 Wordless Poem
Blessed are you, spring,season of hope and renewal.Wordless poem about all within usthat can never die.Each year you amaze uswith the miracle of returning life. By- Joyce Rupp Contributed by Liz Sorensen Wessel Mandala by ~liz Continue reading
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Days 102-106 – The Male Need for Softness
Men honor softness in women. Yet, only a small number admit to appreciating the vulnerable in themselves…It is the television news from Syrian deserts & Chicago streets that wants Love’s soft embrace. It is Hostility’s face that seeks healing lace. Continue reading
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