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The Whole is Greater than the Sum of Its Parts

Quote of the day: “A miracle is when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A miracle is when one plus one equals a thousand.” ― Frederick Buechner, The Alphabet of Grace Where do you go to reconnect with yourself and God? I go the woods, always to the woods. The photos in the collage above are just a few of the miracles I saw today at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Such beauty makes my heart sing. May your heart also sing with the wonder of spring.  

By Marilyn, ago

Live in perpetual astonishment

Quote of the day: “Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.” — Ellis Peters Every spring I am filled with amazement and wonder. It’s like I’ve never experienced spring before. Every walk becomes an exercise in wonder and joy. The greens of spring appear bright and shiny, reminding me of life’s renewal and abundance. All of the photos in the collage above were taken during a single 15 minute walk in my neighborhood. Isn’t life grand?

By Marilyn, ago

Friday’s List of Blessings

Quote of the day: “Time is eternity living dangerously.” —John O’Donohue Today I’m counting my blessings of the week, which were many. I started the week in a funk (again!) and with the help of friends and meditation and lots of time outdoors I am feeling totally blessed, perfectly supported by the Source, and full of gratitude for my life. Linking up with Liv Lane’s Little Bliss List again today—thanks again Liv for inspiring counting my blessings regularly. Here’s my bliss list for the week: We traveled to the Kansas City area for a visit with our daughter, son-in-law, and Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Tripping over joy

Quote of the day: Tripping over Joy What is the difference Between your experience of Existence And that of a saint? The saint knows That the spiritual path Is a sublime chess game with God And that the Beloved Has just made such a Fantastic Move that the saint is now continually Tripping over Joy And bursting out in Laughter And saying, “I Surrender!” Whereas, my dear, I’m afraid you still think You have a thousand serious moves. Hafiz Researchers tell us that we humans aren’t very good at predicting what makes us happy. We think that more money, a Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Relishing bright spring days

Quote of the day:  “May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine brighten your heart. May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you, and may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.” —Irish Blessing I’ve spent a good part of yesterday and today outside photographing spring flowers while feeling soft winds, gentle sunshine, and a peaceful mind. It is good to revel in the beauty of springtime and enjoy nature as it wakes up. I wish you gentle raindrops to nourish you, soft winds to blow in Read more…

By Marilyn, ago