Unique Gifts

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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love.”   Teresa of Avila

 

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Mindfulness

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Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: On purpose, in the moment and without judgment.  This kind of attention nurtures greater awareness, clarity and acceptance of the present moment reality. – Jon Kabat-Zinn

 

Often in life we only pay attention when something screams at us, but for me, it’s the whispers of nature, the quiet moments, the silence, that I discover a voice within, that leads me to my next step in the right direction.

Ten times a day something happens to me like this – some strengthening throb of amazement – some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness. ~ Mary Oliver

 

Step outside

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When the dust settles and the pages of history are written, it will not be the angry defenders of intolerance who have made the difference.  The reward will go to those who dared step outside the safety of their privacy, in order to expose and rout the prevailing prejudices.   John Shelby Spong

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Daring Greatly

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It’s daring to be curious about the unknown, to dream big dreams, to live outside prescribed boxes, to take risks, and above all, daring to investigate the way we live until we discover the deepest treasured purpose of why we are here.  Luci Swindoll –“I married Adventure”

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