Summer Greetings

God of eye and ear,

of taste and touch,

of smell and of every sense

and source of knowing,

bless me not

with sight alone

but bless me also

with ears to hear

your voice

and tongue to taste

your essence

and nose to breathe

your fragrance

and fingertips to touch

your nearness

and heart to open

that door

which is wisdom,

which is wonder,

which is all.

 

-Jan Richardson

In Wisdom's Path

Blessings to you

Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you, for ever. —Early Scottish blessing - Sam Hamilton-Poore Earth Gospel

God is Good!

DOING GOOD

Mother Theresa said we don't need to do great things. Instead she urged us to do small things with great love. I don't know what you are going to be doing with the rest of your day. But, I know this: that you and I can make a decision right now to amplify the love we bring into the things we are doing. The true nature of yourself is all love. It's yours. Claim it. Walk in this love and come from this love today. We don't have to do great things. Do small things with great love.   -Mary Morrissey www.marymorrissey.com

God, may the eyes of my heart be enlightened.
May I see today not with the eyes of my fears and desires,
but with the eyes of heaven.
May I see with the eyes of your hope, and your tender love.
May I see your loving presence in all things,
supreme and yet hidden.
May I see the power of resurrection
radiant in every moment.
May I truly see,
with the eyes of my heart
full of your light.
Amen.

 

-Steve Garnaas-HolmesUnfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net

          A prayer for nonviolence

  Gentle companion, shepherd me today,
       beyond my fears and wants.
        Make me let go and rest
   in the green pasture of your grace.
         Lead me along still waters.
          Breathe life into my soul.
    Lead me in the path of loving kindness
for the sake of your delight for the world.

          Even in my darkest valleys,
              shadowed by death,
              in my fear of evil,
             you will be with me;
       your presence and guidance
           are my only security.

    Bring me to the table you set
           with my enemies.
   Drench me in your gentleness.
 May I overflow with your grace.
May kindness and mercy be with me
              all this day;
may I live in your eternal presence
             each moment.
                 Amen.

-Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Lightwww.unfoldinglight.net

The spiritual life is about 

becoming more at home

in your own skin.

- - Parker J. Palmer