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05/27/2021

02/04/2021

There is a story about a woman who visited the Buddha while deep in sadness and despair. She asked why she had to face such hardship and loss. In response, the Buddha asked her to go and get a grain of rice from each house in the village in which no loss had occurred or tears had been shed. She went from house to house, and after a week returned with an empty bowl. In realizing that she was not alone, she was transformed. Her suffering, which once caused her to feel isolated and hopeless, now became a gateway to compassion and connection.

Awareness of collective suffering reduces our isolation. We must also keep in mind that each individual’s experience of suffering is unique...we cannot compare. Instead, we must lean in and listen.
Everyone has a story.

Listening as an art form awakens profound experiences of the self and soul, offering a portal that can awaken a transformational experience of connection to others and the world. Listen for the emotional meanings conveyed by others. Listen for what is not being said. Listen inside of the space between words.
-- Dr. Arielle Schwartz ♡❥

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Image courtesy of Sunrise Wallpaper High Definition - Yodobi ♡❥

02/04/2021

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.
~ Rachel Carson ♡❥

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Photo courtesy of Beaver Dam ♡❥

11/07/2020

In the last 20 years I was never able to time the changing leaves just perfect when traveling the Granby Rd. It would be pretty but not peak... But this year I think I hit a home run... :-)
https://vistaphotography.pixels.com/featured/the-burke-road-to-granby-vermont-jeff-folger.html

09/17/2017

JUST BELIEVE

There are times when we may not always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but having faith in God can solve that. God knows none of us are perfect. But if every day, to the best of our ability, we're allowing the Spirit of Truth to keep us on the narrow path, we will receive all the blessings God has planned for us.
Just Believe! :)

08/08/2017

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