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Prayer: Plant my feet
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Prayer: Plant my feet

Two Prayer Practices: Music and Visio Divina

In the fullness of your day, the invitation is to give yourself time to be still for a moment and pray through the gentleness of LISTENING.

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Simply Deep: awe
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Simply Deep: awe

“Anyone can cultivate the capacity to marvel.”

—Annabel Streets

Take a moment to close your eyes and notice what appears in your imagination. 

What is captivating you ?

In 52 Ways to Walk, Annabel Streets gives a most encouraging exploration into sublime walking and awe; a neuroscience reality. Her writing on this topic is fascinating. Awe is offered; it is proven by…

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Dwelling places: the soul
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Dwelling places: the soul

Hello Friends!

Upon entering a new season of Spring, and in the midst of reading several books on the soul, I thought I’d bring this past piece back up for us to glean and engage with. A focus on Soul Care has brought up various questions that are being unveiled such as: Why soul care is necessary? How do we care for our soul? What part do we have in caring for the soul of others? What might soul care look like? Are there historical lineages in caring for our souls?

The questions carry on and will…

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PLAY: Sabbath rest
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PLAY: Sabbath rest

How are your days of rest going so far this year? What is calling your attention during (Sabbath) rest? 

Have you ever considered PLAY as an important part of your Sabbath rest?

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