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
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
You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith, and hope. Thomas Merton
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
This is what was birthed this morning - a profound message of Hope, Healing and Love in compassion for all beings without exception A letter for Holy Week and Pesach My Dear Friends My heart is broken and I am filled with grief at the news of the pending circumstances as a result of this … Continue reading HOLY WEEK
That's Eliza up ahead walking between her mother and aunt with her father and grandfather behind her! I was struck by this sweet image of support and obvious affection and love. It was a poignant metaphor for my own experience, in fact. Today was the first day in over 2 years that I could walk … Continue reading walk on
Today I am thinking of the week ahead with all of the chaos that can be and is often associated with the holidays. And, I am making a decision about what I want to bring to the table. Besides the stuffing, I want to bring my own best self. And as I contemplate this, it … Continue reading ONE TABLE
Nellie Lauth 