Category: ARCHIVE

appreciate I appreciate the way thatWinter quiets the Earth andInvites us to dream. I appreciateThe rising and the setting ofThe Sun, the Moon, and the Stars.I appreciate the changing Seasons.I appreciate the magnitude of theProblems that lie before us as well asThe combined powers and strengthOf this group to make the neededDifferences. My Friend, I […]

believe I believe. I believe in wonder,I believe in Love. I believeIn the power of a fresh peachTo transform a bad day — evenIf it’s only a sweet recollection!I believe in the wee folk and theFaire, that animals talk at Midwinter,And that, together, you and I areGoing to change the world. Oh, yes.I believe. I […]

anticipate When we become adultsWe begin to think. To AnticipateIs to plan for everything thatCan go wrong. But do youRemember what it felt like inChildhood? You anticipatedPlaying with your friends,A long summer of swimming,Your grandparents’ arrivals,And all the special family holidays.What if we were to wake up everyMorning and anticipate Peace?What if our hearts quivered […]

acknowledge Acknowledge the wrongsThat interrupt growth in thisWorld. See them. Release them.Acknowledge the PossibilitiesThat can transform life, if onlyWe’re willing to see them.Too many of us have a ratherUncomfortable relationshipWith Truth (well, unless we’reSharing hard truths with othersAbout their foibles. Oh, Ick.)Acknowledge that Truth as well.And then Acknowledge all the Beauty,All the Possibilities, on the […]

forgive Asch. Forgiveness is hard.But it stands in front of PeaceEvery single time. Being unwillingTo Forgive is judgementalism.What is that part of? That is partOf all that leads to war. Are youNot worthy of the Universe’s LoveAnd Beauty? Are you not meant forDelight? And if you’re not, then youCan easily find those who are lessWorthy, […]

accept Accept, my friend, that youAre worthy of the wonderThis world offers. AcceptThat you offer gifts thatEnable others to see thatWonder and to breathe it in.This will change their lives.Accept responsibility for allThe amazing gifts that youHave developed into skills,That are now simply reflexesFor you to call on. Accept,Oh, Beautiful One, that youAre here to […]

notice Snuggled in your warm andCozy bed, breathe in andAllow your eyes to open.What catches your attention?What do you Notice? NoticingIs the first word of invitationOn the Advent Peacepath.What scents pervadeYour house? How does lightFall differently this season?Open your front door, take inThe Day. It is your day, a dayOf deliberate awareness of all That […]