Weekly Meditations

Meditations: ashes, sand & stones ~ lessons from the wilderness

Sense how Even the smooth stones ache With stories of their own In the shuddering light of day. ― Scott Hastie In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth. ― Rachel Carson Individually, every grain of sand brushing against my hands represents a[…]

Meditation: Of birds & lilies — being present today

letting go of worries Oh soul, you worry too much. You have seen your own strength. You have seen your own beauty. You have seen your golden wings. Of anything less, why do you worry? You are in truth the soul, of the soul, of the soul.” — Jalaluddin Rumi Worry does not empty tomorrow[…]

Meditations on anger, forgiveness & reconciliation.

“what the heart hears” Speak my name Meet me here I am not your enemy I am your teacher I may even be your friend Let us tell our truth together, you and I My name is anger: I say you have been wronged My name is shame: my story is your hidden pain My[…]

Meditations on Superbowl, salt & light

Wide Receiver (excerpt) by Mark Halliday … so come on, star boy, fling a Hail Mary with a dream-coached combination of muscle and faith and I will gauge the arc and I will not be stupidly frantic and I will time my jump and—I’m just going to say in the cool gloaming of this weirdly[…]

Meditations on Beatitudes and Blessings

Bodhisattva Prayer for Humanity May I be a guard for those who need protection A guide for those on the path A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood May I be a lamp in the darkness A resting place for the weary A healing medicine for all who[…]

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