Erie Chapman Foundation
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Days 151-152 The Greatest Gift
Morning holds a special dignity of her own. Awakening in the quiet sanctity of her arms, listen as life begins to stir. In his book, “Eternal Echoes” John O’Donouhue encourages us to greet each day in the ancient tradition of… Continue reading
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Days 145-146 Meet Brandi
Today we welcomed a new companion into our family. Meet Brandi, A Labrador Retriever who is almost three. Her family surrendered her to a shelter because they were moving to Japan. As I write to you this twilight eve… Continue reading
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Days 131-132 Abundance
Note: Special thanks to artist, Marie Benzing, CSJ for her beautiful watercolor, "Abundance". This reflection is compliments of Ministry of the Arts. "There is within each one of us a potential for goodness beyond our imagining for giving which seeks no reward;… Continue reading
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Days 124-125 A Warm and Tender Hand
National Nurses Week begins on May 6, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. As this week unfolds I hope you will think about some of the Florence’s you may know, the unsung heroes that we work alongside with day in and day out.… Continue reading
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Days 117-118 In Our Brokenness
Life’s poignancies are what make it so crashingly beautiful. On my drive home from work tonight I was thinking about the twists and turns of life. Every day we are faced with the split second decisions. Some of our experiences… Continue reading
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Days 110-111 The Door of Possibilities
The Door of Possibilities – Commentary for the Journal by Maria Doglio Sometimes, when we get knocked off our path by others, we lose sight of profound moments of synchronicity that once gave you clarity and direction. Such was my… Continue reading
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Days 103 -104- Begin to Notice
The May Moon The May moongoes around like an inspector in a white jacket. The visitors will soon be here.Is everything in its place? This tapestrymust be brushed, green rugs everywhereand candles on the tables. A little music, half… Continue reading
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Days 89-90 “Easter Metaphor”
Easter Metaphor By ~Joyce Rupp Creator of springtime, how can it be that every year I forget the miracles visiting the land in the form of fresh leaves, laughing flowers, greening grass. Winter holds a strong power over me. I… Continue reading
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Days 82-83 My Wish for You
A blessing by John O’Donohue Continue reading
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Days 68-69 Part II:Standing with Paradox
Paradox and the owning of one’s shadow Continue reading
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