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Meditations on joy as the third theme during Advent

When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in You, a joy. — Rumi  We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy. ― Desmond Tutu, The Book of Joy Our perspective toward life is our final and ultimate freedom. — Viktor […]

Sun, Nov 29 Gratitude Reflection

Today give thanks for promises and covenants. What contracts and agreements define your life? What vows and oaths have you taken? What promises have you made and kept? Which have you broken?          With whom did you make such agreements, such as a marriage vow, or the choice to adopt someone? Did you make a […]

Reflections on joy, Advent 3 theme

When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in You, a joy.  — Rumi  Questions to consider about joy: What is the difference between joy and other states of being, such as happiness? What is essential to experience joy? When has joy surprised you? And All Be Made Well – Jan Richardson That […]

Meditations on loving God, neighbor & self: themes from Mark

How do you place God — holy healing Love — first? How do you care for yourself? How do you care for your neighbor? How do you love the home — creation — in which you and your neighbor abide? How do you love the un-loveable? What are the edges of how and who you […]

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