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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
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
Posted in Lent 2014, Spiritual journey
Tagged Christianity, Contemplation, faith, gratitude, meditation, mindfulness, sacred space, Serendipity, spirituality, stillness
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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
Posted in Lent 2014
Tagged acrostic poem, Contemplation, light, moon, mystery, poetry, waxing crescent moon
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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
Posted in Lent 2014
Tagged candles, Contemplation, gratitude, light, prayer, remembrance, ritual, virtual candle
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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
Posted in Lent 2014
Tagged challenges, Contemplation, daily life, gratitude, one of those days, prayer, stillness
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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
Posted in Lent 2014
Tagged childhood, Contemplation, memory, Parenting, puddles, rain, thunderstorm, water
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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
Posted in Lent 2014
Tagged Contemplation, faith, journey, labyrinth, Spiritual journey, spirituality
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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
Posted in quotations and reflections
Tagged Contemplation, faith, juxtaposition, light, photograph, Present moment, shadow
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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
Posted in work and life
Tagged asking, Contemplation, divine, gratitude, trust, writing
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