Category Archives: Nature

Creation Spirituality

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Spirit Moments

By the sweat of his brow, man shall eat. Thus, unless he reaps, he does not eat. Unless he sows he does not reap. Unless he learns, he does not earn. One of the things he must learn is that … Continue reading →

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The Cycle and the Chain of Life

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Spirit Moments

We have been in two desert places in the past two days: the Saguaro National Park and the White Sands national Monument. Both places are hot and dry. But in spite of the dryness and desolation, the deserts were teeming … Continue reading →

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An Early Morning Walk

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life can often be dark and sometimes dreary And life’s journey at times just makes me weary In good times, I enjoy having people around me But in bad times, I can do without their pity. I’d rather go for … Continue reading →

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Self-Evident Truths

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are some truths that are self evident, as the Declaration of Independence declares – that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; among these rights are life, liberty and the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Blur!

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy was a popular book several years ago. It described how things are changing so fast in today’s world that everything seems to be in a blur. Moore’s law, for example, states … Continue reading →

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Our Father

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I love praying the Lord’s Prayer. Biblical scholars agree that the ‘Our Father’ are the very words (ipsissima verba) of Jesus himself. They reflect the mind and heart of Christ. I get to see a glimpse of the person that … Continue reading →

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Musings on Fathers’ Day

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. Thomas Grey One of the joys of coming … Continue reading →

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True Love Allows for Mistakes

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Spirit Moments

A man and woman fall in love, decide to stay in love with each other and swear fidelity for the rest of their lives to that bond that gives them stability and certainty in an unstable and uncertain world. A … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are We Who Have Been Given This Earthly Paradise

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit … Continue reading →

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Blessed, Broken and Given

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, Anabelle and I went for a hike at the Muir Woods in Mill Valley, Marin County. I lucked on this shot of the giant redwoods standing tall and straining up to the sky, soaking up energy and sustenance from … Continue reading →

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