From Loneliness to Solitude

To live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude. This requires not only courage but also a strong faith. As hard as it is to believe that the dry desolate desert…

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Keep Your Circle Broken

by Sara Horn I still remember that one long nervous breath that came painfully to my lungs as I walked up the drive towards the house. Everything in me wanted to turn around, scurry back to my car and drive home. Home was safe and familiar. Home was where I could be myself and know…

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A Blessing When You Want to Belong

by Kate BowlerKatebowler.com Blessed are you playing the stories of who you are through your mind like a filmstrip.Where you got your laugh or love of music or those terrible navigation skills.You who can pinpoint yourself on a family tree.You who know exactly WHOSE you are. And blessed are you when you don’t belong.When you…

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