(For you, Michele. Thanks for asking) Somewhere, Something happened. SomeOne came and took up residence SomeWhere. I only know this; a deep Silence and Stillness. This is Who has taken up residence in this Heart. How to explain the inexplicable? It is not this creek or this cabin. It is not this chant in the … Continue reading Another Flat Creek Contemplation
In answer to a prayer, calling a friend for support, I was given a message. This is after moving to this log cabin on Flat Creek where I will be for at least a few months and I was exhausted. I had hit the wall. She went into her silence and then, she texted me … Continue reading Resettling at Flat Creek
This week, I moved from Maryland to North Carolina and the question I have been asked the most is, “How are you settling in?” How AM I settling in? It’s an interesting question which became a contemplation of the word, “settle.” On one hand I am not settled as I am house sitting for someone … Continue reading Settle Inn
Dear Ones The events that are unfolding across the screen of our joined minds does not mean that the curriculum has changed. We are still committed to this path of love, mercy and compassion and I thank each of you. Afterall, didn’t we come together in order to learn how to reach into the hearts … Continue reading Secure the Citadel of the Heart
May I be the light for those who perceive shadows. May I be the comfort for all those distressed. May I dedicate myself today and always to remain until all who suffer awaken to the truth. In this time of confusion and chaos, remember your capacity to love is the capacity to bring light to … Continue reading LIGHT BEING
A prescription for peace and comfort for all beings, without exception. Om shanti shanti shanti om. Take 5 minutes listen to the chant and allow this medicine to bring you comfort we can not be comforted by the world only mesmerized but we can bring comfort to the world through the peace we find there in … Continue reading Rx for comfort and crisis
It may seem as if there is nothing to sing about. That we are being bombarded by outside forces and circumstances that lay us low. But, we have a recourse. We can seek out ways to lift our spirits for ourselves and for others. This intention changes everything. Our actions become healing. Our lives becomes … Continue reading something to sing about
I bow to you, Father Richard Rohr, in gratitude and with love. Today I found refuge in your teaching and message while the world outside of my sanctuary seems to be burning in anger and violence. I share this with others, bowing to each of you. Now more than ever, may we live our lives … Continue reading Thank you Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Today it is my friend's birthday and this is my gift to him! He has always been someone who looks for ways to give and to serve others and during this pandemic, he found a way that touches everyone who walks, skates, or drives by his small garage. David created a free neighborhood pantry that … Continue reading David’s Gift
FIND THE GROUND SEND ROOTS DEEP INTO THAT SPACE OF CONSTANCY FEEL THE SOLIDITY OF THE EARTH OPEN TO THE SPACIOUSNESS OF THE SKY SIT STILL UNTIL YOU FEEL YOURSELF COME TO REST TO STOP TAKE A DEEP BREATH DECIDE I CAN SEE THIS DIFFERENTLY I CAN SEE THIS AS A … Continue reading LOVE CALLS
Nellie Lauth 