Monthly Archives: June 2012
The Narrow Way Forward
Posted on June 21, 2012 Leave a Comment
” . . . the Hebrew word for Egypt, Mitzrayim, hints at a similar word in the Hebrew, meitzarim. What is fascinating is that this second word can be translated as ‘a narrow place,’ a space that is ultimately constricting” From Chuck DeGrout, Leaving Egypt “I’ve been painting pictures of Egypt Leaving out what it […]
Gold Stitches
Posted on June 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
“Love is what carries you, for it is always there, even in the dark, or most in the dark, but shining out at times like gold stitches in a piece of embroidery. ” ― Wendell Berry, Hannah Coulter
Empty, Open
Posted on June 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach—waiting for a gift from the sea.” […]
According to Judy 
