Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 136-137 – Happy or Serene?
For those grounded in serenity every moment may not be happy but life itself is always rich. Instead of grieving the past or worrying about the future, their serenity gives them the gift of grace in every present. Continue reading
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Days 134 -135: The Soft Grace of Your Smile
This Sunday, people near and far will be spending time with or thinking of their Mothers. On a personal note, I just returned home from visiting my mother in Vermont. In the 96th year of her life, I could… Continue reading
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Days 129-133 – From Which Well Do You Drink?
“Fear fuels desire, not Love. Love leads us to genuine passion. How exhausting to drink each day from Fear’s well. How exhilarating to discover Love’s well – there to drink, perhaps for the first time, free of worry.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 127-128 – The Present Moment – A Guest Commentary by Candace Nagle
“Sometimes that which calls us into the grand miracle of the present moment may be a loud bang of beauty like a glorious sunset or the fragrance of a fully blooming rose. But my apprenticeship to the NOW began with… Continue reading
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Days 122-126 – Night
“The night can be an intruder. The night can also bring amazing grace.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 120-121 Living an “Altogether” Life
Vulnerability and the transforming power of Love. Continue reading
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Days 113-114 Another Way
As weekend contributor to the Journal of Sacred Work, I see this as an opportunity to focus caregivers' attention towards self-care. Chances are it has been a busy stress-filled week. Healthcare reform coupled with a difficult economy is driving significant… Continue reading
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Days 106-107 Nature’s Spirit
Recently, my husband, Woody and I enjoyed a weekend in Northern California. I awoke early Saturday morning to the sound of rain falling from a steel grey sky. When the sun broke through we went for a walk in Armstrong… Continue reading
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Days 104-105 – The Servant’s Heart & The Power of Stories
“Those with a Servant’s Heart put aside their immediate wants for the deeper needs of others. They help others no matter what.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 101-103 – Love Above All
“Only if we discover Love within us can we recognize Love in others.The most powerful thing to know about Radical Loving Care is that it is found within us. It is impossible for us to live Love unless we accept… Continue reading
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