Liz sorensen Wessel
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Days 228-229 “May Your Spirit Soar”
May your spirit soar throughout the vast cathedral of your being. May your mind whirl joyful cartwheels of creativity. May your heart sing sweet lullabies of timelessness. … Continue reading
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Days 221-222 Move
I listened to a thought-provoking interview with Krista Tippet, ONBeing as she interviewed psychiatrist, Bessel van de Kolk. He spoke of an experience early in his career, which led him to his fascination and research in trauma work. Years ago,… Continue reading
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Days 207-208 “I Know You by Heart”
Bit by bit Mary has lost her ability to do any of the most basic aspects of self-care. Her world has narrowed within the confines of the four walls of her room. Restricted to bed she relies on her husband… Continue reading
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Days 193-194 Because
A Blessing - By Duncan Ferguson Because the earth is fragile, go carrying it in caring hands. Because the world is poor and starving, go with bread. Because the world is in danger, go with hope. Because the world is living lies,… Continue reading
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Days 186-187 Beloved
“And did you get what/you wanted from this life, even so?/ I did/ And what did you want?/to call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth.” -Raymond Carver A prayer by "Ann" called, “The Holiness that Pervades… Continue reading
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Days 179-180 Widening Circles
"I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world. I may not complete this last one but I give myself to it. " — Rainer Maria Rilke Note: This reflection is my response to an audio… Continue reading
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Days 172-173 Acceptance
Love sorrow. She is yours now, and you must take care of what has been given. Brush her hair, help her into her little coat, hold her hand, especially when crossing a street. For, think, what if you should lose… Continue reading
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Days 158-159 The Conversation Project
“Everyone has got to die, but I always thought an exception would be made in my case." Author, William Saroyan, on his deathbed. The majority of us are not comfortable having conversations about the prospect of end of life. Why… Continue reading
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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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