Tag Archives: Contemplation

Stillness 1: Fixed on True Joy

Almighty God, grant us grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found. ~Book … Continue reading

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Cultivating Sacred Space Week 5: Stillness

I know that some of you who read my blog are also following along with me through this Lenten journey of “Cultivating Sacred Space” that I am curating and leading with my faith community at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.  The … Continue reading

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Seeing the Light 6: Moon

I was driving home from the airport during the very early hours of this particular morning. The city was sleeping, and I was hoping to do the same. Suddenly, I was mesmerized. Hanging just above the horizon was the waxing … Continue reading

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Seeing the Light 4: Candles

This week, in the middle of the labyrinth that is the background image for the Cultivating Sacred Space project, is a link to lighting a virtual candle. I am copying the link below to this wonderful, interfaith site so you … Continue reading

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Seeing the Light 1: Dawn

I sat this morning, breathing in a few moments of solitude before what I knew would be a non-stop day. It had been a gray and rainy weekend, and the clouds were finally peeling away from the early morning sky. … Continue reading

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Living Water 4: Rain

Like many people, I am growing weary of this year’s seemingly endless winter. I have found myself thinking longingly about warm, springtime rain or even the downpours and thunderstorms that break through long, hot spells of summer. As I was … Continue reading

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Holy Ground 2: Labyrinths

Anyone who is following the Lenten “Cultivating Sacred Space” journey with me probably has realized that labyrinths are an important symbol of my holy ground. The labyrinth offers a sacred space for me. Walking the labyrinth is a deep journey … Continue reading

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Juxtaposition

There is something about the coming together of opposites that attracts me. I am drawn to juxtapositions, and make my home at the coming together of seemingly opposing forces. My astrological chart would suggest it might be related to my … Continue reading

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Asking

Tonight is a quiet night in my house. Homework is happening upstairs, and the news is on in the next room. I have work I could do (as is generally the case). But, I am feeling so much awe…ordinary, everyday, … Continue reading

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I Pray

Today, I was checking my Facebook during a break at Diocesan Annual Council. I read a status update from someone who shared a personal tribute to and extended a desire for prayers for a loved one. I wrote that I … Continue reading

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