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Sue Monk Kidd suggests that the foundation for our work and effectiveness lies within, where we begin by cultivating inner simplicity.

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Gwen 2/8/2010 8:41:07 AM
Your message touched me, Barbara, and I do ask God's special blessing on you this day. Your comments were very beautiful and I think of friends, getting older like me, who live with pain every day.... Submitted By: Gwen

Leon Gulley 2/6/2010 9:36:31 AM
Normally I don't respond to any type of video or post on line. However, this hits home, this had affected me for years. This message can be applied to so many situations, this could be why you are doing some thngs that you don't want to do...even againist your own will...even when its destuctive. There is usually something we are holding on to. Lot of time, we are in denial about it; I beg you to view it and give it some thought. Submitted By: Leon Gulley

William Alexander 2/5/2010 12:46:20 PM
"Untie It" by Rev. Caliandro makes a superbly simple but powerful point. What a great reminder for us all to let go of those things from the past that hold us back or no longer work for us. So too does his message remind us, then, to free ourselves in order to be our best selves and true selves. Thank you for sharing this wonderful message. WA Submitted By: William Alexander

MOM 2/5/2010 9:09:05 AM
I thought this a good message for anyone in this life. It works for me... Love Submitted By: MOM

Cherie 2/4/2010 10:47:13 AM
The idea of welcoming ourselves back from where ever we have been during our nightly rest touches me deeply. I am fortunate that I live in the Caribbean and so each morning I welcome myself back from my travels with a walk along the beach or into the hills or simply along a dirt road where cows are also welcoming me and the new day. I voice my gratitude for being able to walk, for having a companion, for being able to see the sun rise over the Atlantic and illuminate my little island and the Caribbean Sea. This ritual does indeed feed my soul. Submitted By: Cherie

Carol Ann 2/4/2010 9:38:52 AM
For me, the three most beautiful words in the English language are "I hear you," not "I love you." We can commit to "hearing" the other without always agreeing with him or her. Submitted By: Carol Ann

Teresa 2/2/2010 2:17:03 PM
Loss has become an ongoing situation for me. My fourth granddaughter was born still on May 19, 2009. It's been almost eight months and I still cannot completely grasp this permanent and devastating loss. I like what Joan says about counting our losses before we can look to good things that might fill their place, although some losses cannot ever be "filled". I'm learning that may be part of accepting or processing the loss, that it becomes part of who you are and influences where you go and what you do with the rest of your life. And for me tremendous loss has made me acutely aware of all that I have in my life to be grateful for: my four beautiful granddaughters (one in my heart, and three in my sight), my four wonderful kids, my husband, parents, amazing friends and a great job. Louann I wish peace for you and your grandsons. My heart goes out to you. Submitted By: Teresa

Susan Jo 2/2/2010 8:19:10 AM
I appreciated the practicum Joan Borysenko offered with releasing the rocks, making the lists. At 65 I have always tried to hold on, to keep the glue from washing out of old relationships on one hand and then also pushing boldlly ahead on the other hand looking for new understandings and experiences. This has brought me to a burn out, just holding the tension. It has taken too much time and energy. I finally think in the next "30" years, I must release the responsibility I've assumed to "keep all intact" and follow the forward movement with more freedom and exuberance. Submitted By: Susan Jo

LOUANNE 2/2/2010 4:38:04 AM
My lovely daughter, died, on the 17th of January and I am faced not only with that reality but also helping her two teen age sons to heal from this tradgedy. Our way of seeing beyond this horror is to embrace the love and support of this amazing community of Camden, Maine. Schlorship funds in her memory, along with many community displays of honoring. We are so blessed to have each other and that is our focus right now. Submitted By: LOUANNE

Susan Jo 2 1/26/2010 6:24:00 AM
Paula Underwood THE WALKING PEOPLE published by Noetic Press and offerred by www.tribeoftwopress.com offers us an oral history that predates colonialization. She speaks of how this group of "passers through" rather than "belongers" knew the energy of youth and the changes life presses upon everyone. They encouraged people to "go and see." But these efforts were not done in large boats with flags, but were singular adventures of finding what is out there and bringing that information back to those they left. I have yet to see Avatar but know it is giving youth a more positive way to view what is ahead. Pointing out its limits and our prejudices is good, but if one polarizes off of something, they may miss any sweetness. Submitted By: Susan Jo

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