ahhh, peace
There are mornings when the world greets me unexpectedly with a brilliant sunrise or a joyful birdsong. I sit in my meditation room, drink my …
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lessons learned: the little things
After reposting 86,400 Seconds, I journeyed to my bookshelf and pulled out the gratitude journal that I photographed for that posting. I looked at list after …
dirty knees? yes, please
w The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there. ~George Bernard Shaw, The Adventures of the Black …
lessons learned: the gift of deep peace
Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep …
Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things
This one is resting in my spirit today. The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in me and …
lessons learned: fixer-uppers, mental lists, and peace within
Tomorrow, a dear friend and I will be facilitating a women’s retreat at my little homestead. I am so excited to host my first workshop …
Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things
In honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace, September 21, 2015. The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry When despair for the world …
a gentle unfolding
Sometimes, the call is like a burning bush setting your heart on fire with passion. You race, you go, you change, you act. You are …
morning mantras
As I continue to grow in the ways of my faith, I find that I have become a collector of prayer practices. It is quite …
John S. Hoyland’s prayer~a pathway of peace
From this fog-bound Earth of ours We take refuge in you. O rest of our souls, Escaping like birds from a broken cage To the …
one word
A few weeks ago, I went to lunch with someone who asked me this: “If you could only speak one word for the rest of …
holding a little piece of creation in your hands
This weekend, I will begin some indoor starts for spring and summer veggies and herbs. It is quite possibly one of my favorite activities on …
lessons learned: the mosaic of brokenness and wholeness
This coming Sunday, a dear friend and I will be co-leading a “Longest Night” service. Designed for healing and peace, this worship opportunity is often …
Stephen H. Ruppenthal’s May All Be Filled with Joy and Peace
May all be filled with joy and peace. May all beings everywhere, The strong and the weak, The great and the small, The meek and …
choose now
You are goodness and mercy and compassion and understanding. You are peace and joy and light. You are forgiveness and patience, strength and courage, a …
lessons learned: tickling the roots
Ok, Holy Spirit, once again you amaze me. I’m not sure if I’ve shared on this blog that I’ve resumed my yoga practice. This time, …
a happier life~reflection on a saturday morn
It is a morning of expectation and delight as it is the first Saturday in quite some time that my daughter and I have not …
resting as a spiritual act
The last couple of months, I’ve been very mindful of this practice, and I’m starting to experience the peace that comes with it. I thought …
prayers and blessings of remembrance for this day
I have spent some time this morning meditating on prayers that have been written over the years with regard to 9/11. I am so grateful …
deep peace
Deep Peace to You Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet …
peace
Peace. Peace She says to me. Peace to your soul. I am the beauty in the leaf. I am the echo in a baby’s laugh. …
nature: the gift that keeps on giving
With the onset of daylight savings and a shifting of priorities, I have returned to my routine of walking the dogs at my daughter’s former …
lessons learned: dandelions and faith
This morning I came across this blessing in Jan Richardson’s book In the Sanctuary of Women. “Rootedness” seems to be a theme in my life …
lessons learned: waiting on the cows
After a spiritually challenging day yesterday, I just wanted to curl up in my bed and forget the world for awhile. Instead, I took my …
lessons learned: on growth, gardening boots, and grace
As I squatted by the trellis yesterday to plant more sugar snap peas, I looked down at the boots I was wearing. I’ve had them …
lessons learned: brokenness like a mosaic
This past weekend, I was given the gift of a spiritual walk with God. While it occurred within a community setting, the focus was on …
lessons shared with my daughter
Today, my sweet baby girl sheds another year and gracefully takes the next few steps on her life’s journey. There are days when I’m sure …
Mary Oliver’s Such Singing in the Wild Branches
With warm sun dancing about the farm this morning, the birds lift up their voices to rejoice. With eyes closed, I sit at my kitchen …
the long way ’round
Recently, I have been savoring the book In the Sanctuary of Women by Jan Richardson. If you do not know her work, please visit her …
lessons learned: craving winter
For the past two weeks, I have been working in Wisconsin, in the middle of 2 snow storms and frigid temperatures, and I have loved …
a buddhist prayer of peace
May I become at all times, both now and forever A protector for those without protection A guide for those who have lost their way …
silent snow
I am reposting this one because we are on our third year of cold, wet winters, and I am longing for snow. Today may be …
Gandhi’s resolutions
I will be truthful. I will suffer no injustice. I will be free from fear. I will not use force. I will be of good …
reflection on a snowy morning
I love snow. It’s as simple as that. Whether it’s a powdered sugar dusting or an up-to-my-knees accumulation, there is something about snow that puts …
Buddhist prayers and poetry for the new year
New Year Poem and Wishes Under the glorious canopy of redwood trees The New Year peacock dances Sun and moon rise into the blue sky …
Stephen Ruppenthal’s May All Be Filled with Joy and Peace
May All Be Filled With Joy and Peace May all be filled with joy and peace. May all beings everywhere, The strong and the weak, …
dirty hands, peaceful heart
Although this meditation is two years old, I find that it still rings true on many levels. May you engage in “peaceful heart” activities this …
Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things
The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear …
a piece of peace
As I sit with “peace” this week, I thought this one might be appropriate to repost. ~Cameron As I prepare to go about my work …
peace within
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the …