Emerson

May 5, 2023

Practice Wonder with Spring Blessings

Retreat guests are going to enjoy the "To Practice Wonder - A Day of Contemplative Writing" retreat today, presented by Debra Donnelly-Barton. Some of those guests may find inspiration from the beautiful grounds around the Center, grounds that are bursting with new green leaves and blooms! We thought it was the perfect time to share these spring poems and offer gratitude to our Creator. For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song…

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spring, prayer, poetry
May 13, 2022

Prayers of Poetry for Springtime

Today's inspiration comes from famous poets who eloquently express our gratitude for spring. We hope that you have a beautiful view of spring today as you read these poems. Say a prayer of thanks for the sun, the rain, the flowers, the breeze, the light. Share about it with us in the comments. For Flowers That Bloom For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song of bird, and hum of bee; For…

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spring, prayer, poetry
August 26, 2020

Earth’s Wild Wisdom

Debra Donnelly-Barton has graciously shared her Summer Meditations with our blog and today's post is the last in this series. Let's take a few moments to contemplatively read her reflection and then maybe take time to be outdoors, recognizing this deep sense of Presence. A Liturgy of the Living Earth Praying the hours in tune with nature Summer Meditations Earth's Wild Wisdom The greatest delight which the fields and woods minister is that I am not alone and unacknowledged. They…

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