I’m Just A Passin’ Thru

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A Sufi of forbidding appearance arrived at the doors of the palace. No one dared to stop him as he made his way right up to the throne on which the saintly Ibrahim ben Adam sat. "What is it you want?" asked the King. "A place to sleep in this inn." "This is no inn. This is my palace." "May I ask who owned this place before you?" "My father. He is dead." "And who owned it before him?" "My grandfather. He is dead too." "And this place where people lodge for a brief while … [Read more...]

This Moment – 9 March 2012

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A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Only in quiet waters do thing mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world. ~Hans Margolius {This Moment} is a ritual found on Soule Mama which was introduced to me by Sarah-Jane of Samuel Michaels Photography. If you find yourself touched by a Moment and would like to participate, post your … [Read more...]

Loving relationships

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Over the past few days I've been thinking, with a lot of gratitude, about how rich and blessed my life has always been with loving relationships. I'm truly blessed to have a loving family - not just the immediate one but the extended one as well. I've also been fortunate to have many loving and caring friends. This last year, I've been blessed with the loving presence of my husband and this has truly made my life richer and more meaningful. Perhaps my experience of loving relationships is … [Read more...]

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