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The Holy Ordinary

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  We seldom notice how each day is a holy place Where the eucharist of the ordinary happens, Transforming our broken fragments Into an eternal continuity that keeps us. Somewhere in us a dignity presides That is more gracious than the smallness That fuels us with fear and force, A dignity that trusts the form a day takes. So at the end of this day, we give thanks For being betrothed to the unknown And for the secret work Through which the mind of the day And wisdom of the soul become one.   John O'Donohue   Excerpt from, 'The Inner History of a Day' BENEDICTUS (Europe) / TO BLESS THE SPACE BETWEEN US

Deep Spring Oceans

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Boundaries are not walls. They're the beaches others can bask on. Not everyone should swim your oceans. Dive deep, Well there you go.   uncharted depths call Unchanging light sees this completes us, a dark mysterious nature Do you dare to dive beyond the froth, the bubble and squeak of scenic swirling surface troubles? Be Bitten ancient crusty sprays, Be with fallen crested trough, Be guided by shallow salty rays Be wholesome, Be danger, sail and surf The Rough. . shore playful breaks touch running tiring tides, return below as melded mighty Oceans. Well there you go. Be Open, receive Love Your Heart Out But Take No Shit. Standards are not expectations Boundaries are not walls. They're the beaches others can bask on. Not everyone should swim your oceans. Your Values are your Core Know these as what you deserve And Never settle for less. Stay True, To You, The next...