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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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Dayss 357-358 Peace
"Nature was a mirror of the soul for St. Francis of Assisi—a mirror for himself and a mirror for God. All this mirroring effected a complete change of consciousness, a shift in how he saw reality.The outer world began… Continue reading
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Days 350-351 This Art
(Please note: Today's GUEST ESSAY was submitted by Artist, Maria Doglio). Painting, "Heart in Tree" ~ by Maria Doglio “In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest… Continue reading
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Days 322-323 Back Home
Recently, my son John and I had an opportunity to go visit my mom in Vermont. Nearing her 97th year, mom's hearing has diminished to the point of near deafness, which makes quality conversations more difficult, but not impossible. However,… Continue reading
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Days 315-316 The Only Truth I Know
"Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams — they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do — they all contain truths." -Muhammad Ali Trees don't question, they receive water's blessing and simply soak up nourishment into… Continue reading
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Days 181-182 Our Sacred Song
“If you want the truth, I’ll tell you the truth: Listen to the secret sound, the real sound, which is inside you.” -Kabir At the beginning of creation, many believe "a divine, all-encompassing consciousness took the form of the first… Continue reading
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