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“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”

“The older one gets, the more one feels that the present must be enjoyed; it is a precious gift, comparable to a state of grace.” Marie Curie, born on this day in 1867

“O Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds,and whose breath gives life to all the world – hear me.I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom.Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset.Let me learn the lesson hidden in every leaf andContinue reading “Thought for the day, Sunday 6th November”

“When the mind is festering with trouble or the heart torn, we can find healing among the silence of mountains or fields, or listen to the simple, steadying rhythm of waves. The slowness and stillness gradually takes us over. Our breathing deepens and our hearts calm and our hungers relent. When serenity is restored, newContinue reading “Thought for the day, Saturday 5th November”