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The Haven with Kathryn Timpany's avatar

This is truly beautiful and evocative. I have given much of my life’s attention to prayer, both personally and professionally. This sums it up so well.

I can’t think who said, All prayer is simply an expansion of the words please and thank you.

I could be in conversation with you endlessly, but… right now I am experimenting with the simple address: Spirit, I am here. What do you have for me today?

I like the idea of a word cloud….will explore this.

Thank you for being one of my more life-giving Sabbath guides this year!

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

I like that: "All prayer is simply an expansion of the words please and thank you." That is the heart of it!

And what a lovely simple daily prayer you are using, an appreciation of simply being and an openness to what comes. I would guess that's very fruitful in just being as you are and participating as you can.

Many blessings to you, Kathryn!

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The Haven with Kathryn Timpany's avatar

I led a weekend prayer retreat once called: Noticing the Nudges. These thoughts of yours would have been a centerpiece for our talking points..!

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

I am honored! :)

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Liz's avatar

Sending out a prayer of gratitude, i.e. saying grace for this beautiful piece and that incredible photo of your prayer flags shadowing the wall here at The Reserve. Wow! That is so beautiful. As is the picture of them in the snow at your new home. Thank you, thank you.

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

I like that use of "saying grace," Liz. Thank you! <3

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Sue Sulley's avatar

Read this today and thought of my hikes with you: "Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable.

I don't really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds

or hugging the old black oak tree.

I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours.

Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned.

I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing.

If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much." Mary Oliver

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Oh yes! Mary Oliver had it right. And I'm glad we got to share a few hikes. It's not everyone who can walk and not chat, but just be with the community of the land. When I am alone, no one sees me greeting my plant kin or thanking the grandmothers and grandfathers among the trees for weaving these landscapes and breathing with us. It's a gift to just be out without having to explain oneself!

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