(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
Reach for the heights you came to achieve. Love, compassion and mercy. These are our greatest attributes. Stop yelling and shouting. Stop and listen. To yourself. Stop and ask yourself if this is who you really want to be. Do not give up on the deepest wish in your heart for peace and happiness. Do … Continue reading The Heights of Human Achievement
I think it's easy to look outside myself and find a reason to be upset or angry or sad. I think it's easy to think someone else is the cause of my suffering. I think it's far more difficult and courageous to stop and turn around, to turn inward, and face that the darkness I … Continue reading Sitting with myself
I was feeling a little rough one morning but ventured out to do errands anyway. I was coming into a store I often go to, when the shop keeper said, "You always brighten my day." Seriously? Wow. I was feeling terrible but somehow, this angel saw ME brightening us his day! I took a deep … Continue reading with you always
Whatever burden you carry, bring it love and it will bring you the same. May you hold all the decisions, duties, and tasks lightly and gently. No matter how scary or how difficult it appears. There is much to be done; let us do it together and as one, in love.
Nellie Lauth 