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Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

This is what real contemplation looks like when it’s not filtered through incense and Latin. Slow work. Stitches that become sacraments.

Teilhard called it “the slow work of God,” but he might as well have said “the slow work of becoming human.” Faith isn’t a ladder you climb. It’s a thread you follow through the tangled cloth of your own life.

When you stop trying to perfect the pattern, you finally notice the beauty hiding in the mistakes.

Blessed be the ones learning to grow down instead of up. Their roots will find the divine long before their branches ever touch the sky.

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Bob Davis's avatar

Thank you, Susan, for sharing your meaningful journey, both here and on the Podcast. You inspire me. Please consider continuing to share this incredible journey you're on...I need it!

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Maria Krieser's avatar

Your fiber art is amazing! 🤩 I love the eyes and the mouth. It looks like the At Last She Said It mouth! 👄😊

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Jessica Mitchell's avatar

Thank you, Susan! Just last week I read a post by a writer/poet, John Roedel, and it made me think of your 3 word prayer. I’m going to take your essay today as a sign that I should share it with you. 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/862760275/posts/pfbid0KzUmkvp21agknSbtwgesF2vt8BeeXk7isUe7LBJGgkRwnLjsSSbAkzkQ4NL111Nel/?app=fbl

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At Last She Said It's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica! I'm excited to read it. I love John Roedel. —S.

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Michelle Melville's avatar

Thank you Susan arranging these words.

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