“Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal and transformation in our lives” – Anon
Sunlit Silence
“While our existence is noisy, our essential being is silent: beneath the clamor of our chaotic lives there is a resonant ground of silence. In this rich silence – the silence of God – we taste the sweetness of our own souls, the peace of our own hearts.” – Thomas Merton
Love as Light
“There are only two core emotions: love and fear. And love is to fear as light is to darkness: in the presence of one, the other disappears.” – Marianne Williamson
Weightless
“As the wind loves to call things to dance, may your gravity be lightened by grace.” – John O’Donohue
Wading & Waiting
“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Snow Branches
“You are who you are in the eyes of God, nothing more and nothing less.” – Richard Rohr
Treetop Athlete
“Faith makes us open to the quiet presence of God at every moment of our lives, in every person and in every situation.” – Pope Francis
Simple Jewels
“When you see God in everyone, then they see God in you.” – Thomas Merton
Hidden Beauty
“Go outside in the fields, enjoy nature and the sunshine. Go out and try and recapture happiness in yourself and God. Think of all the beauty that’s still left in and around you and be happy.” – Anne Frank
A Quiet Path 