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Ease for the Soul

A collection of pages from this site especially helpful in times of stress, confusion and anxiety.

 

Beauty

A few simple words from John Muir, accompanied by exquisite nature photographs, that will gently open the blinds of your soul.

 

Radiant Light

 

The mystic, Hildegard of Bingen, speaks to the mystery, radiance and beauty of each one of us.

 

Growing Orbits

 

Ranier Maria Rilke describes the soaring of the spirit, when the outcome -- and even the meaning -- of the journey is unknown.

 

The Cave

 

A fairy tale of death and rebirth, especially for times when everything feels dry and hopeless.

 

Night and Her Train of Stars

 

An old lullaby and an amazing painting offer comfort and security when you feel alone or frightened.

 

Om

 

A simple, repeating chant of "Om" -- the Creating Word -- to recreate and renew your soul.

 

We Are

 

"We are the pain . . . and what cures pain" -- words by the Sufi mystic and poet, Rumi.

 

Iona

 

A gentle, refreshing prayer in the Celtic style.

 

Live the Questions

 

Another poem by Rilke, this one speaking to those times when there are only questions and no answers.

 

The Summer Day

 

An invitation by Mary Oliver, similar to the one offered by Rilke above, to live "your one wild and precious life."

 

The Peace of Wild Things

 

Wendell Berry speaks to the comfort offered by nature when life seems full of despair and fear.

 

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