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Several years ago, a Jewish Rabbi visited the retirement community where I work and shared about the centrality of gratitude in Judaism. He explained the daily practice of giving thanks even in the midst of difficulty. Gratitude, he reminded us, is about a perspective of the mind and heart.
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In the gift of this new day, in the gift of the present moment, in the gift of time and eternity intertwined, let us be grateful, let us be attentive, let us be open to what has never happened before, in the gift of this new day, in the gift of the present moment, in the gift of time and eternity intertwined. ~ J. Philip … Continue reading Open to this New Day
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A Navajo Blessing…. In beauty I walkWith beauty before me I walkWith beauty behind me I walkWith beauty above me I walkWith beauty around me I walkIt has become beauty againIt has become beauty againIt has become beauty againIt has become beauty again. Photos from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia, April 2024. Continue reading Walking in Beauty
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Some wonder if it is too late to live a meaningful life, while others feel life’s responsibilities stand in the way of living the life they want. Continue reading The Fullness of Time
Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by You, Continue reading Guided by You
O Lord, thank you for filling my life this day with beauty and awe and wonder. I am grateful. Continue reading Evening Prayer [06.06.2016]
Prayers of comfort this night to all those who suffer. May you find a golden sunset on your horizon. Continue reading Evening Prayer [06.10.2016]
Generous Lord, the day has been full and I am weary, but you have met my every need. I thank you for all the graces You have given me this day. Continue reading Evening Prayer [06.04.2016]
Mighty God of mercy, we thank you for the beauty of your creation. Continue reading Evening Prayer [05.28.16]
Florence Brooks 