Archive for the ‘Gratitude’ Category

Morning Prayer 31/100. Now and then

“Now and then” suggests separation and, at the same time, connection. Now: this very moment that is ever changing as the where and when of reality; and then: time gone by and so literally gone, except in the memory. And there’s the throw-away phrase “now and then” which means “every once in a while, almost without thought, a […]

Posted on August 28, 2015 at 9:51 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Morning Prayer 29/100. Being grounded

Being grounded began early this morning. I set out to run before sunrise. I was immediately conscious of the ground. The rhythm of my footfall sounding solidly against the asphalt. I was thankful to have firm ground to run on. To walk on, to stand on at other times, for that matter. Crossing a side street, I was freshly […]

Posted on August 25, 2015 at 12:14 pm by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Morning Prayer 25/100. Who I am

Who I am is the essence of self-awareness. Knowing one’s Self is knowing one’s worth, one’s joy, and one’s strength. Perhaps, the simplest (but not easiest) exploration of one’s true self-knowledge is this: Turn around “who I am” into the question “who am I?” Ask and answer. Honestly. Ask again and answer again. And again […]

Posted on August 18, 2015 at 8:45 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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Morning Prayer 20/100. Gratitude

If you don’t know the language of gratitude, you’ll not be on speaking terms with happiness. (Unknown source) Meister Eckhardt said that if “Thank you!” is the only prayer one ever says, that will be enough. I’m delighted to be discovering/uncovering more and more ways to be aware of my gratitude. That means in turn […]

Posted on August 5, 2015 at 7:53 am by Tim · Permalink · Comments Closed
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