“Alone we are tiny before the hugeness of the world, brief sparks against time’s immensity, lost before the unfathomable depth of the universe. United in courage and faithfulness, we reach beyond personal limitations. Intimate in spirit, we become greater in strength, deeper in joy, broader in wisdom. United as a living communion, we finally reach beyond the hedges of the self.”
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“We gather before the transforming mystery of life: the flux of the whirling universe; the brilliance of universal change. May we dance with light, love, and energy. May we dance with one another, not only to move by our own prescription, but hoping–living–the wonder and wholeness just beyond our limited imagination.”
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“Let us bow down in reverence–not before carved trees or cut stone or images in glass, no matter how exquisite–but before high ideals and challenges, which we will strive to make universal. Let us look out from our individual smallness to insights carved from the grand human struggle. Let us navigate our way before the looking glass that is the world–and learn to laugh and weep and love the wide and fine.”
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“Each morning is a gift from the universe: a summons to gratitude and grace, bestowed by life itself. Let us witness the forms of Creation; listen for the call of Creation; touch the warmth of Creation. Let us join in thanks and love and seize the opportunity to play our part in the unfolding of Creation.”
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“We gather to seek community even though none of us is perfect–for all need warmth, stimulation, affirmation. We seek what is true, even though the truth we find, may not be the truth we seek. We gather to be tantalized and delighted; puzzled and reassured; challenged and amazed. We open ourselves to the light wherever it may shine: for like the sun, the light of truth is always moving.”
Such lovely words, Dennis, thank you for sharing your gifts.
Thanks so much, Millie. If these ever come in handy for anyone, they’ve done what they’re meant to do. 🙂