Author Archives: Laura Dobson

“The hardest thing, I think, is to live richly in the present, without letting it be tainted and spoiled out of fear for the future or regret for a badly-managed past… I want to taste and glory in each day, and never be afraid to experience pain; and never shut myself up in a numbContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 27th October”

“This song of mine will wind its music around you,my child, like the fond arms of love.The song of mine will touch your foreheadlike a kiss of blessing.When you are alone it will sit by your side andwhisper in your ear, when you are in the crowdit will fence you about with aloofness.My song willContinue reading “Thought for the day, Thursday 26th October”

“When in the fullness of its timethis creation wilts,its vigour returns to its own source.This is the underlying natural law.When the elements of the world fulfil their function,they come to ripenessand their fruit is gathered back to God.Now these things are in reference to the soul’s life:spiritual vitality is alive in the soulin the sameContinue reading “Thought for the day, Wednesday 25th October”

“In myths and fairy tales, deities and other great spirits test the hearts of humans by showing up in various forms that disguise their divinity. They show up in robes, rags, silver sashes, or with muddy feet. They show up with skin dark as old wood, or in scales made of rose petal, as aContinue reading “Thought for the day, Tuesday 24th October”

“People aren’t in awe of your sharp mind? So be it. But you have many other qualities you can’t claim to have been deprived of at birth. Display then those qualities in your own power: honesty, dignity, endurance, contentment, frugality, kindness, persistence, and magnanimity… Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodnessContinue reading “Thought for the day, Monday 23rd October”

“Awaken to the awesome mystery of GodWho cradles the earth and all her peoples,Who planted the laws of justice and mercy in our hearts,Who nurtured and nudged the saints of the agesand the teachers of the peopleForgiving them their faults, mistakes,addictions, and selfishness,And invited them to grow and change.Awaken to this awesome mysteryFollow it allContinue reading “Thought for the day, Sunday 22nd October”

“Why is it that so many of us persist in thinking that autumn is a sad season? Nature has merely fallen asleep, and her dreams must be beautiful if we are to judge by her countenance.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 – 1834), poet and one-time Unitarian minister, born on this day.

“To re-experience the integration of ourselves with nature, we have to take ourselves out of our four walls and set our life-story in the context of nature’s terms. This means becoming especially aware of one area of the natural world – an area that is our listening place, an area where we tune out theContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 20th October”

“Sunlight made visiblethe whole length of a sky,movement ofleaf, flower, all six colourson tree, bush and creeper:all thisis the day’s worship. The light of moon, star and fire,lightnings and all thingsthat go by the name of lightare the night’s worship. Night and dayin your worshipI forget myselfO lord white as jasmine.” Mahadeviyakkha (12th Century SouthContinue reading “Thought for the day, Thursday 19th October”

“Three things differentiate living from the soul versus living from ego only.They are:the ability to sense and learn new ways;the tenacity to ride a rough road;and the patience to learn deep love over time.” Clarissa Pinkola Estés