Some Wisdom for the Week

Do you ever find yourself longing for a bit of wisdom, a few choice words to set you right, to calm your pounding heart, to settle you down during a crisis or a time of confusion?

I sure do. At such times I comb the Bible, or the writing of a favorite author or spiritual mentor.

Here are a few that spoke to me over the weekend:

“Your only job is to become who you already are.” Thomas Merton

“With each breath God chooses me again and again and again.” (Heard at Conspire Conference ’21)

“We are woven together in a garment of humanity.” (Heard at Conspire Conference ’21)

“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Victor Hugo

“The ego gets what it wants with words. The soul finds what it needs in silence.” Richard Rohr

And one of the best of all:

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7

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Some Wisdom for the Week — 13 Comments

Kathleen Knott on October 18, 2021 at 4:44 pm said:

Fabulous and perfect for me tiday dear friend. Thank you. We are all certainly in this together gifted with faith and a loving heart ❤️

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- Karen on October 19, 2021 at 11:03 am said:
  
  Thanks, Kathleen.
  
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Glenda Wheeler on October 18, 2021 at 5:31 pm said:

Great quotes! Thanks for sharing today!
Love and hugs,
Glenda

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- Karen on October 19, 2021 at 11:04 am said:
  
  Thanks, Glenda.
  
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Margaret Mayhew on October 18, 2021 at 6:26 pm said:

Dr. Seuss says: “Sometimes we do not realize the importance of a moment until it becomes a memory”. I have found this to be SO TRUE ! I also think I have sent this to you before~smile.
Thanks, Karen for great thoughts! Love to you, Margaret

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- Karen on October 19, 2021 at 11:04 am said:
  
  I love that quote from Dr. Seuss. Thanks for sharing it.
  
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Joan Lucas on October 19, 2021 at 6:42 am said:

Thank You Karen…oh so true. In certain situations…I learning to be quiet. Guess that’s my brand of wisdom.
Not easy!!!

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- Karen on October 19, 2021 at 11:05 am said:
  
  I agree. Silence can also be a kind of wisdom.
  
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Beth Rayann Corder on October 19, 2021 at 8:07 am said:

“…The soul finds what it needs in silence.” Richard Rohr

This thought brought my soul solace as I took a deep breath, a quiet minute and gave it thought. Thanks Karen.

Smiles, BRC

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- Karen on October 19, 2021 at 11:09 am said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed that quote from Father Richard Rohr. Here’s a link to his website for more info and daily meditations, if interested. https://cac.org/category/daily-meditations/
  
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  - Beth Rayann Corder on October 19, 2021 at 12:16 pm said:
    
    Thanks Karen.
    Smiles, BRC
heidi heath garwood on October 21, 2021 at 12:49 pm said:

Love all of these. Especially Richard Rohr.

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- Karen on October 22, 2021 at 1:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Heidi. Richard does have so many pearls of wisdom to share.
  
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