Erie Chapman Foundation
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Days 176-177 A Special Kind of Artist
"An artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist."- Ananda Coomaraswamy A friend, mentor, artist and spiritual sage, Sr. Madeleva opened her "Art and Contemplation" class with the above quote. Her… Continue reading
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Days 171-175 – “Eternity’s Sunrise” or Will This Poem Change Your Life?
Is any art or any poetry powerful enough to change how you view the world? We often do not know these important things unless we seek to answer such questions. Continue reading
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Days 164-168 – Other Realities
She awakes in a forest that she knows & encounters one she knows not. From my altered states I am sure everyday reality is shallow as a birdbath. “Recent studies of superstring theory relating to the smallest subatomic particles suggest… Continue reading
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Days 162-163 Vanishing
I thought the earth remembered me, she took me back so tenderly, arranging her dark skirts, her pockets full of lichens and seeds. I slept as never before, a stone on the riverbed, nothing between me and the white fire… Continue reading
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Days 157-161 – What do we worship?
We are what we worship. Worship a flower & experience its energy. Appreciate a sacred shine & feel peace. Seek to heal the wounded & you will feel healing. Worship cruelty & your spirit will suffer. Continue reading
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Days 155-156 May Flowers
"There lives the dearest freshness deep down things…" G.M. Hopkins This one line from Hopkin's poem holds the the beauty of the universe. Shared by Liz Sorensen… Continue reading
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Days 150-154 – The Listening Room
One window, two chairs. No pictures or music to distract. The only sound is the voice of your heart. You would know that I am not your hired lawyer listening to news of crimes nor the half-interested priest… Continue reading
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Days 148-149 Listening Heart
"To listen to another's soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another." -Douglous Steere Nature reflects the wisdom of a listening heart. As a child I… Continue reading
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Days 141-142 Acceptance
Note: This insightful reflection is offered by Terry Chapman PhD Why, oh why, is it so hard to let things go? And to let people go? We will always have them with us in spirit, but as humans, we try… Continue reading
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Days 134-135 … “And Graces Us Along Our Way”
Mother Mary has comforted the hearts of many throughout the ages. My mom loved to tell us stories about my grandmother, Catherine Carter Lawler and her love of Mary. Mom’s tone of voice rose at least two octaves whenever she… Continue reading
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