St. Catherine of Siena’s Rest in Prayer
The sun hears the fields talking about effort and the sun smiles, and whispers to me, “Why don’t the fields just rest, for I am …
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ebb and flow, darkness and light
Recently, I’ve pushed my morning yoga routine back a bit so I can spend more time in prayer and breathing before starting my day. While …
recipes: growing grace farm’s sunshine bread
Having a bad cold weasel its way into the farm has left us a bit under the weather. Needless to say, our juicer has been …
lessons learned: foggy mornings and slowing down
It is not the clear-sighted who rule the world. Great achievements are accomplished in a blessed, warm fog. ~Joseph Conrad This morning on the way …
lessons learned: sun, rain, blight and balance
This farming season began in late January with Mason jars, soil, a sunny spot in the den, and hope. By mid spring, plants warmed their …
taking advantage of small spaces in the garden
If you are a front yard farmer like I am or have limited full sun spaces, don’t fret. I’ve been there, and I’m doing that. …
coming up through the cracks
With the onset of Spring, I’ve noticed several plants coming up through the cracks. In the midst of a busy sidewalk or rocky wall, there …
Mary Oliver’s Morning Poem
Morning Poem by Mary Oliver Every morning the world is created. Under the orange sticks of the sun the heaped ashes of the night …
I arise today
I arise today, through The strength of heaven, The light of the sun, The radiance of the moon, The splendor of fire, The speed of …
quotes: meditating on love
Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Believe …
I arise today
I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, Radiance of moon, Splendour of fire. Speed of lightning, Swiftness of wind, Depth of …
an Iroquois Thanksgiving prayer
Thanksgiving Prayer We return thanks to our mother, the earth, which sustains us. We return thanks to the rivers and streams, which supply us with …