Tag Archives: Interspirituality

Gardening in Times of Trouble

Posted on March 20, 2020 by eteal

A friend of mine went to the local big box home store and was surprised to see a line out the door .. Carts filled with plants and trowels, The beginnings of victory gardens. This gives me hope. As do … Continue reading →

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Tillers of the soil

Posted on March 16, 2020 by eteal

They come Dancing through the meadow Covered with seeds of possibilities, Spanish Needles, beggars ticks, Carolina Geraniums, And all the splurges, Purslane delicacies drape across silky fur, Goose grass also called cleavers And Chickweed And then they dig Deep into … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on August 17, 2017 by eteal

Peace is possible. Trust it.

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Holding and Releasing

Posted on August 16, 2017 by eteal

i Carry Your sunny days within me in all ways. . We shine and shimmer like the sun on the water… We are all reflections of You.

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For Brad and the Riviera

Posted on August 10, 2017 by eteal

I remember a basement apartment Filled with laughter and hope I remember the candy store on the corner… We survived on egg creams and pizza and pirogue! We lived in the alphabet – anything was possible. We were holy and profane. … Continue reading →

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Somewhere Beyond the Rainbow

Posted on February 26, 2017 by eteal

It was my honor to delivered this sermon to the Unitarian Universalists of Putnam County, Florida on Sunday February 19th, 2017. While we sang many hymns, we also sang this: Somewhere Over the Rainbow It’s a Wonderful World. it … Continue reading →

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advice from Ruth

Posted on November 20, 2016 by eteal

https://youtu.be/7oNtD28nYBQ Advice from Ruth Rend your clothes Moan Tear Yell Yank Wail in sorrow and in denial, Let no one deny you your pain Let no one deny you your mourning Let know one deny you your fears … Continue reading →

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Lessons vs Practice

Posted on September 8, 2016 by eteal

I read and i wonder…. i sit and i ponder. . glasses half full, or half empty should not be confused with bifocals…. every drop matters as we fill our cups with kindness. again and again. . and then suddenly … Continue reading →

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College or Trade school?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by eteal

all roads lead to Rome? no, all roads lead to the Divine….. (though some may take the long way around…) so yes, all roads lead to Roam, but they also lead us Home.

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spilt

Posted on September 1, 2016 by eteal

spilt ink or milk or tongue, no use crying or getting angry – no need for shame or blame. ask for guidance, trust in the learning, for Thou art with me.

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