Tag Archives: Mary Oliver

Full of Myself

Posted on Tue 02 16 by Lisa Sorensen

9 February 2016 “Women are still in emotional bondage as long as we need to worry that we might have to make a choice between being heard and being loved. ~Marianne Williamson, A Woman’s Worth This week I’ve been seeing … Continue reading →

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Devotions

Posted on Wed 01 16 by Lisa Sorensen

12 January 2016 And this is the core of the secret:  Attention is the beginning of devotion.  ~Mary Oliver As I wrote last week, I’ve been thinking about rhythms, the natural cycles that include periods of rest.  And, like many … Continue reading →

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A Rhythm with Repose

Posted on Tue 01 16 by Lisa Sorensen

5 January 2016 And as with prayer, which is a dipping of oneself toward the light, there is a consequence of attentiveness to the grass itself, and to the sky itself, and to the floating bird.  I too leave the … Continue reading →

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Touchstone – The Heart of Community

Posted on Fri 11 15 by Lisa Sorensen

6 November 2015 Connection:  The energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued;  when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.   ~Brené Brown Day after … Continue reading →

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Touchstone – Defending the (Emotional) Range

Posted on Fri 08 15 by Lisa Sorensen

21 August 2015 “Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” ~Joseph Campbell   My intention for my life … Continue reading →

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Touchstone — Enough

Posted on Thu 05 15 by Lisa Sorensen

This second post of the week is to bring a touchstone back to the first one, a link or a quote that relates to the topic and refreshes it in your mind, expands on it in your heart or brings a … Continue reading →

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