Love
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Days 269-272 – Heart of the Rose
At the time of his death, the collection of poems authored by Hafiz is thought to have exceeded 5,000 although only 500 or so have survived and are known today. The gifts of his poetry came to us in English… Continue reading
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Days 262-265 – On Being Fully Human
Although none of us can achieve perfect wholeness in all ways in this life, Joyce Johnson suggests that the road to wholeness is the place where we can best serve the miracle of healing for our patients and for ourselves.… Continue reading
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Day 248 – Loving Out of Brokenness
Henri Nouwen has written of the mystery of the human heart in relationship to one another, and suggests our greatest fulfillment lies in giving ourselves to others. Beyond what others have asserted as a universal need to love and be… Continue reading
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Day 246 – The Wisdom of Saint John
Love drives away fear. Without Love, we are continuously vulnerable to fear’s dragon fire. Continue reading
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Day 241 – Celebrate You!
Most days, there is great satisfaction and even deep gratitude for the gifts we are able to express through care giving. Beyond that quiet acceptance of gifts received, it is important to also celebrate those gifts, even if in solitude,… Continue reading
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Day 239 – Nurturing versus Controlling
Great leaders nurture. Poor leaders intimidate. All of these same things are as true for parenting as they are for leadership. Continue reading
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Day 227 – Being With
Compassionate care, presence, and healing all emerge from our willingness to be with our own heart and mind. We cannot give what we do not have. Being with others in ways that meet need with Love demands we first know… Continue reading
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Days 225 & 226 – Our Soul’s Desire
The soul shrinks only when we turn away from life. We don’t need to fight the winds that buffet us about. The soul simply wants us to face into them. Continue reading
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Day 220 – Choose Joy!
In the best of days it is easy to find meaning in our work, joining with others around a common purpose or value. In the most challenging of days, Love calls us to courageously face and reframe the negativity that… Continue reading
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Day 218 – Artists as Healers
I was sitting in a hotel lobby in the Boston area recently when an embodiment of healing energy walked in. Although my companions didn’t know who he was, they immediately sensed the same light and power emanating from this… Continue reading
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