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Tag Archives: mysticism
Holy
Somedays we all can walk on water, If only for a little bit. . Disparage not the weather, It simply reminds us that even as everything constantly changes, All remains Holy.
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Pace e bene
We bought a new sofa, And like most things, If you let them, It immediately filled up with Love.
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Full
Somedays are so full, I can’t even find paper and brush under all the Love.
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Swoop in
From the highest pine, She swooped down. The raindrops,too startled to continue to drop, Seemed suspended… As if for a moment, all time froze. So this is eternity. This beautiful savage moment. This magical Grace.
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Values
She dragged her stolen prize onto the pillow, Growling and barking at any four legged that passed by, The cats could not have cared less… And the big dog wondered… Can something freely given be considered stolen? What has value … Continue reading
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Peace
After standing in the pulpit, i often find myself in the company of cows. Today, soft brown ones, lying in a field, Having no need of preaching. Simply by being there, They provided pastoral care.
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Comfort and Joy
Find yourself surrounded by comfort freely given. Heal with joy!
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Pause
Everyone needs a sabbath, No matter what they may look like. How do you remember the sabbath?
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