Patient People Dare
Patient living means to live actively in the present and wait there. That, indeed, is a very radical stance toward life in a world preoccupied with control.
Patient living means to live actively in the present and wait there. That, indeed, is a very radical stance toward life in a world preoccupied with control.
“When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me…
For those who would benefit from a summary of the book, I’ve included my notes below.
The quote below was sent me, and since I think it is very pertinent, I pass it along to you, even though the original source of it is not known…
As we humbly linger in the vigil of Advent,
the whole world holds its breath.
We must choose to consciously put a stop to polarized thinking of every stripe, and begin to fastidiously embrace all of God’s creation with everlasting, unconditional love.
One of my blog readers recently attended the Parliament of World Religions, and shared with me some photos and comments to share here.
Check out some of what I especially appreciate that he advocated shown in memes here in this post…
Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. The point is, to live everything.
Now is the season of snuggling under downy covers. Now is the season of cuddling in our warm woolies with a thick book. Now is the time for settling next to the fire with a dear friend and a steaming mug of tea.
We belong to a swimming hole that used to be a Quarry, and this place is usually not only the highlight of our summer, but a mainstay all season long. But not this year!
Our oldest daughter and I are back in Sacramento to move her into her apartment today. I woke up this morning thinking about…
We attended a 40th anniversary benefit gala for ARC (Association of Religious Communities) this evening.
As we remember those in the military with gratitude today, can we please pray as well to collectively, avoid war?