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Wisdom from the Desert desert fathers holiday season simplify stillness wisdom wisdom tree wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Wisdom from the Desert

Words to Help You through the Holidays
 
Things can get complicated, especially around the holidays, especially this year.

Holidays often expose divisiveness in family, friends, and communities. It can highlight conflict even within ourselves. What can help?

I was writing a w...
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Cherishing Our Transitory Journeys journey legacy reflection remembering sacred space stillness wisdom tree wednesday Oct 23, 2024

Are you able to squeeze God into your overcrowded schedule?

Time is a precious commodity. We have a limited supply of time, and we never know how much time we are actually gifted. It’s a sobering thought and we often forget that our time here is not permanent.

Life can feel like a rollercoaster wi...

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Seeking Spaciousness awe sacred space spaciousness stillness wonder Aug 19, 2023

When I look at the journal I keep during sessions with my spiritual director, I see a few themes. One of the most noticeable is "spaciousness." As I read that word, I know exactly what it represents for me.

I like to stay busy. I love the work I do in the world, and sometimes I have trouble steppin...

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