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A prayer for patience, temperance, and thoughtful action: In this world of interconnected relationships, it is common to misinterpret signals, misunderstand communications, and miss entirely the meaning behind the words. May we strive to communicate more clearly. May we work to ground our actions in thoughtful consideration. May we take the moment necessary to breathe,… read more

Equality is in the air this day! Equal day, equal night. Yin and Yang. This balance will last a mere 24 hours as the cycle of life continues. We live on a continuum, neither here nor there, but in both and in neither. It is the paradox of Be-ing. Light and dark, energy and matter. It… read more

Life is full of hopes and dreams. We may call ourselves blessed when they come to pass. What do we call it when they don’t? It is likely more common that our desires do not come to fruition – why then should we consider them cursed? Our disappointments often have built in lessons and wisdom.… read more

May today be a learning day. May we discover new skills, or perhaps a new passion. May we grow deeper in abilities we already have. May gain a deeper appreciation of the world around us, or the condition of another person. Life is a classroom, our studies never ending. Even as we approach our graduation,… read more

We are born into being and are instantly part of a family. For most we receive what we need from our families, but not always. As we grow, we begin to find we have another, chosen family. People around us, who recognize who we are, with all our imperfections and our shortcomings. They love us… read more

Change is the Rule of the Universe. It is all around us, and it is relentless. It is the course of things. We have a unique relationship with change: we fear it, we try to postpone it, you struggle against it, and in spite of our best efforts and expended energy, it prevails nevertheless. Often,… read more

We grow and change with each new day. Some days are robust, full of energy and endeavor. Other days may be challenged by mood, or by viral life forces on their own journey. And there are days of recovery, which comes in many forms. We may be rehabilitating from physical impairment, or from surgical intervention.… read more

Our bodies are temples. They are also fragile and vulnerable. In spite of our best intentions, we are sometimes broken, and need repair. In these times, we are grateful for skilled surgeons and dedicated nurses. May their hands be steady and their hearts filled with compassion. We are grateful for infrastructure that supports us in… read more

A prayer for strength: Life’s journey is often arduous – hills to climb, roads to walk, streams to ford. These hills, roads, and streams may be literal, or they may be contours of our inner-landscape. Regardless, strength, endurance, fortitude are all required as we navigate these highways and byways. May we care for our bodies,… read more

May this day be unmemorable in every way. May it bring no new insights, no revelation, no lessons learned. May this day, instead, be a day of quiet industry, of tasks accomplished, of deadlines met. May it come in peace and may it leave in weary appreciation. May we be at our best, but not… read more