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Focus

Posted in main on May 19th, 2009

It seems that I can easily fool myself — I think I have taken the time to pay attention. But it doesn’t stick with me unless I make a real effort. And effort to be awake and mindful and not just let life slide by aimlessly. So – yesterday I had my new camera at [...]

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The dreams not fully dreamt

Posted in main on Mar 14th, 2009

This was a week where the world looked dull and grey and the glass was always half empty. I reverted to ashes – and the words from a song we often use for Ash Wednesday rolled through my head without ceasing for an entire afternoon: …we offer you attempts the gifts not fully given, the [...]

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Practicing (the presence of God)

Posted in main on Nov 10th, 2008

I have a friend who observes: Practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect. Practice makes Permanent. An astute observation, I think. Its truth is probably why I have such a hard time breaking bad habits. I’ve had so much practice at them, they must be treated seriously in order to stop. They are pretty well ingrained. Permanent [...]

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