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“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

“The world isn’t getting any easier. With all these new inventions I believe that people are hurried more and pushed more… The hurried way is not the right way; you need time for everything – time to work, time to play, time to rest.” Hedy Lamarr, actress and inventor, born on this day in 1914

“A Unitarian holds the view that no-one has yet found the final and complete truth. We can, however, try to grasp a good measure of it and hold it till we become capable of something more. The search for truth has its own reward – it brings new meaning and dignity into life.” Gábor KereckiContinue reading “Thought for the day, Tuesday 8th November”