The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will … Continue reading I will send you the Comforter
Source: The Call to Serve
It is in your nature to love.
Rumi's poem is calling me. In these days when I can be overwhelmed by the news of disasters, suffering, political instability, and the challenges my friends, clients, and family face every day, I revisit the words Rumi wrote: Come, come, whoever you are, wanderers, worshippers, lovers of leaving, it doesn't really matter. Ours … Continue reading Come, Come, yet again, Come
“My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.” ~ George Washington
Source: Calm. Totally Calm.
On Friday evening, we gathered at Kristin's home during a torrential downpour. There was flash flooding on the roads and flights were grounded and the storm raged, and still, they came. This group of women dedicated to studying peace-making and compassion, persisted despite having a good reason to cancel. Looking at the great teaching of … Continue reading Calm. Totally Calm.
May peace dawn on you today May your true nature dawn on you May you feel love and know love May you feel compassion and know compassion And may you extend this light out into the world
I know how things look. I know how desperate these times appear to be. I know how afraid and angry we can get. And, I know that despair and anger are inhospitable places to live. Don't pitch a tent and stay there! Don't believe everything you think! Think thoughts that are true. Think thoughts of … Continue reading Bring the world home
These words describe the individual sessions and groups that I have the privilege of facilitating. Thinking of those clients and friends who have the courage to look into their own hearts and find the obstacles to love and to peace, what do I have to offer, but my thanks and these words by Hafiz, the … Continue reading Persian Rose
Nellie Lauth 