Author Archives: Laura Dobson

“Today I’m flying low and I’mnot saying a wordI’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must,the bees in the garden rumbling a little,the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten.And so forth. But I’m taking the day off.Quiet as a feather.I hardly move though really I’m travelinga terrific distance.Continue reading “Thought for the day, Saturday 19th November”

“It is so easy to believe that you’ll always be ready to handle everything life presents to you, but a day–many days–arrive and you can’t bear it, you can’t even dream that you have it within you or around you to cope or to survive.Hold on to that emotional, dreaming person–the one who feels–and keepContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 18th November”

“Whatever you do, do it gently and unhurriedly, because virtue is not a pear to be eaten in one bite.” Seraphim of Sarov

International Day of Tolerance – from the UN Declaration of Principles on Tolerance “Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. It is fostered by knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom of thought, conscience and belief. Tolerance is harmony in difference.Continue reading “Thought for the day, Wednesday 16th November”

“I think it’s so foolish for people to want to be happy. Happy is so momentary–you’re happy for an instant and then you start thinking again. Interest is the most important thing in life; happiness is temporary, but interest is continuous.” Georgia O’Keeffe, born on this day in 1887

“It’s on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.” Claude Monet, born on this day in 1840

“From radiant dawnsYou hope for shining clear days.Love appeared, but then shattered meLike many others I do not nameFor they know who they are.I know myself as someoneWho constantly mourns Love. The peasant says, “Wait for eveningBefore you praise the day’s beauty.”Understanding so lateMakes me cry out: “Alas my life!Where is the raptureAnd peace ofContinue reading “Thought for the day, Sunday 13th November”

Psalm 8 reimagined by Christine Robinson “Many-Named One   beyond imagining–When I contemplate the night sky,  the cosmos which all unfolded from a speck,galaxies, stars, this beautiful earth—Who are we humans, that you attend to us?   mere mortals in our tiny corner, and you love us?  We are life come to knowing and feeling.The whole world is inContinue reading “Thought for the day, Saturday 12th November”

“Send Thy peace O Lord,which is perfect and everlasting, that our souls may radiate peace.Send Thy peace O Lord,that we may think, act and speak harmoniously.Send Thy peace O Lord,that we may be contented and thankful for Thy bountiful gifts.Send Thy peace O Lord,that amidst our worldly strife, we may enjoy Thy bliss.Send Thy peaceContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 11th November”

“God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.” Martin Luther, born on this day in 1483