• Meister Eckhart,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area,  quotes

    The Sunbeam

    August 23, 2022
    From a late afternoon walk at Pineridge Natural Area

    “We usually miss You, cluttering our minds with expectations about where and how and who You are, but if we trust giving up our seeking and let ourselves know You in everything that is, even what’s concealed from us, we come to find You everywhere, at all times and in an equal way, no matter how strange this might seem to us.”

    Meister Eckhart’s Book of Secrets

    I believe the above is written from the perspective that You is referring to God. Even though the author is Christian his concept of You is not confined to a box but goes way beyond that. His You is not an object or deity. I also feel that way. I find it interesting to reread this and each time replace the word You with God, Love, Reality, Great Spirit, Compassion, Beauty, Nature, Creator, Truth, Justice, Peace, Serenity… and none of these are objects or material things. Thanks for listening…

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  • clouds,  landscape,  quotes,  sunsets

    Does that make sense?

    July 28, 2022

    “I began to trust the questions themselves to lead me beyond answers to understanding, beyond practice to faith”

    Joan Chittister

    There was a time in my life when I felt lost, confused…looking for answers. I had no desire to get up in the morning and face another day. Thankfully I’ve moved on from that place and time. I’ve discovered the answers are not as important to me anymore, but the questions are. I continue to search out more questions which leads me to some understanding which leads to more questions. I began to trust in just asking the questions. I lost interest in the answers and embraced the understanding needed to ask the next question. Does that make sense?

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  • clouds,  landscape,  quotes,  sunsets

    Sunbeams

    July 26, 2022

    “Our role in life is to bring the light of our own souls to the dim places around us.”

    Joan Chittister

    I have met people who shine outward. It can be seen in their eyes, smile and body language. I have witnessed the robins also shine brightly as they sing from a perch nearby. I have witnessed the sun peeking through clouds bringing sunbeams that brighten our souls. Oh, that I also may bring a light to the dim places around me.

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  • clouds,  landscape

    Sunbeams

    August 19, 2011

    Sunbeams

    Not many words from me over the past few weeks. Been reading a couple of books by Richard Rohr, one by Bill Plotkin, one by Thomas Berry and as much of John Muir as I can get. A lot of stuff going in but not much seems to be coming back out. Must be marinating. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  Metro Parks

    Sunbeams

    June 27, 2009

     

    Sunbeams
    Sunbeams

    After a night of rain a blue sky and bright sun greeted us in the morning. We had several inches of rain and some strong winds. I headed for Inniswood Gardens in search of images as well as spending this wonderful morning among nature. In my mind was a vision of raindrops hanging from leaves and flowers, so with camera and tripod off I went. After a couple of hours wandering around I did get few images of raindrops. However, I was not expecting to find these wonderful beams of sunlight coming through the trees.

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