Topics: Principle 7, Spiritually
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Topics: Principle 7, Spiritually
For some reason the copy and paste did not bring over the full quotations from my You Tube comment! The full quotations are as follows: the Desiderata: “You are a child of the universe, like the moon and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.” And from Emerson: “Finish each day and be done with it; you have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely.”
Julia–Amen Sistah! Thank you! I sooooo relate to everything you said. The busy mind, the making lists, the difficulty of just slowing down and savoring. You said, “I know how to keep busy and distracted….” and that the two concepts you keep coming back to are “flowing and belonging.” Your sermon called to mind the two quotations I have held oh so close ever since I found them at age 17; they have always given me comfort and release and reminded me of the flowing and belonging. The first is from the Desiderata:
“You are a child of the universe, like the moon and the stars; . And whether or not it is clear to you,”
The second is from Emerson:
“Finish each day and. . Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; . Tomorrow is a new day; .”
My heart thanks you so much, Rev. Julia. ❤ Happy Valentine’s Day