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Nurturing the Gift of Seeking is about a spiritual "destination," a journey within, a new beginning, that eventually takes us where we are meant to arrive. Some call it Home, yet I am not sure what Home means, and where it is. Enjoy the journey, dear Ones! On this journey, what matters, first and foremost, is our seeking spirit. And the seed of perseverance--or faith, if you will. Happy journey, dear fellow Sisters and Brothers!

Hello Gratitude!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by new desert

Hello Gratitude! It is a good time for practicing gratitude now—as it always been, and will always be—but perhaps more so now because of the impending holiday season. Many people may feel bluesy at a time where the mad (shopping) … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Dark Night of the Soul

Posted on November 10, 2013 by new desert

Dear Gilles, I am so grateful you pointed me to your blog and the posting of the Dark Night of the Soul. Yes, Gilles, I too have experienced it and share below the first chapter of my book, A Mantle … Continue reading →

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The Sonnets to Orpheus, II, 29 — Rainer Maria Rilke (in English and French)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by new desert

The Sonnets to Orpheus, II, 29 — Rainer Maria Rilke Silent friend of many distances, feel how your breath enlarges all of space. Let your presence ring out like a bell into the night. What feeds upon your face grows … Continue reading →

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I love the dark hours – Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on October 16, 2013 by new desert

This evening, as I opened my message box and read this poem, it felt like Grace had penetrated somewhere in me. This is such a profound message after my post about The Dark Night of My soul.   I love … Continue reading →

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The Dark Night of My Soul

Posted on October 11, 2013 by new desert

The Dark Night of My Soul La Nuit où Mon Âme a Touché le Fond October 10   This will be my first post in both English and French, so as to reach a broader audience. The French version follows … Continue reading →

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A Bhagavad-Gita Double Encounter

Posted on September 17, 2013 by new desert

A Bhagavad-Gita Double Encounter   Last week, I traveled to North Carolina for work. Right before I left the house Monday morning, I decided to pick a book that I read two years prior, full of notes and areas highlighted … Continue reading →

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Basking in the Numbness of Spiritual Freedom

Posted on September 7, 2013 by new desert

Basking in the Numbness of Spiritual Freedom September 5, 2013     True, I haven’t written for a while; sometimes life offers you a lot of tangible fruits and sometimes you have to make an effort to search for the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness and Love

Posted on August 18, 2013 by new desert

I read the message below yesterday morning as we were about to embark onto our journey to the Strasburg Railway Company, near Lancaster, PA—a 2-hour drive from home. It looks as if this message from Master Jesus has accompanied me … Continue reading →

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God Speaks to Each of US

Posted on August 12, 2013 by new desert

As I am about to embark on a brand new fifty-two-year cycle, per the Thirteen Moon calendar, I would like to share a lovely poem from Rainer Maria Rilke, entitled God Speaks to Each of Us.   God speaks to … Continue reading →

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My Hero’s Journey

Posted on August 3, 2013 by new desert

My Hero’s Journey August 1, 2013     “The first function [of mythology in tradition] is awakening in the individual a sense of awe and mystery and gratitude for the ultimate mystery of being.” (Joseph Campbell, Pathways to Bliss, page … Continue reading →

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