Tag Archives: gratitude

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 2: Our Daily Water

The year before I started Kindergarten, my parents and I moved from an apartment in the upstairs of my Gramma’s farm house to a small house in the neighboring town. Moving to the bustling town of around 2,000 people seemed … 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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Auld Lang Syne

In 2002, the coming of the New Year was brimmed to overflowing with the prospect of new beginnings, mixed in with a healthy dose of queasiness and anticipation. The night was clear and cold, and the downtown First Night celebration … Continue reading

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Attitude of Gratitude

I was talking with a friend of mine the other day who remarked, “won’t it be interesting for you to look back at your blog after a full year?” The truth is, it’s rather difficult for me to imagine a … Continue reading

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Forty Three

Forty-three small points of light for which I am grateful today, in no particular order… Friends, near and far Finding and redefining family The chipmunk that lives in my garden The taste of homegrown tomatoes and basil My daughter’s laughter … Continue reading

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Music of the heart

My cousin, Jenny Trometer, is my point of light today. Her talent and her gentleness and kindness of spirit make me know that there is light in the world. Jenny brings her own gift of music and affection to all … Continue reading

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