Liz sorensen Wessel
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Days 132-133 You Are…
I am the unopened bud, and I the blossom, I am the life force gathering to a crest, I am the still companion of the silence, I am the far-flung seeker of the quest. I am the daughter gathering… Continue reading
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Days 125-126 The Rhythm of A Blessing
“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” —Henry David Thoreau Although this is not everyone's experience, I am keenly aware that several of my friends have recently lost their moms. I feel compelled to acknowledge this huge… Continue reading
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Days 116-117 Springtime
Such Singing in the Wild Branches It was springand I finally heard himamong the first leaves––then I saw him clutching the limb in an island of shadewith his red-brown feathersall trim and neat for the new year.First, I stood still… Continue reading
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Days 109-110 Easter Mystery
"The dynamism of the Easter mystery is at the heart of Christian faith. True encounter with Christ liberates something in us, a power that we did not know we had, a hope, a capacity for life, resilience,… Continue reading
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Days 102-103 We Are Meant for More
Our works Everyone who seeks meaning in their life, seeks meaning in their work. And, yet, how far we are driven awayfrom that meaning at timesby what we feel are the pressures of the moment-And the sense that we are… Continue reading
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Days 96-97 Little Glimpses
I recently discovered a book, "Prayers for Healing 365 Blessings, Poems & Meditations from Around the World" that was shared by an esteemed colleague. I found a second hand copy as this edition is as no longer in print. This… Continue reading
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Days 89-90 With Open Arms
Let there be peace, welfare and righteousness in every part of the world. Let confidence and friendship prevail, for the good of all humanity. Let the people inspire their leaders, helping them to seek peace by peaceful means, helping them,… Continue reading
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Days 82-83 Clouds
I was caught up in the busyness of the workday and missed getting outdoors for a change in scenery and a chance to re-energize. At days end, I exited the building accompanied by my friend Dina and we were suddenly… Continue reading
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Days 75-76 Simple Offerings
“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help… Continue reading
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Days 60-61 How The “Poppies” Came To Be
"The hills are alive with the sound of music." Rodgers and Hammerstein The story of the California poppy’s designation as the state flower in 1903 reveals an arduous struggle with setbacks along the way. The idea for selecting a state… Continue reading
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