Let your poem today be a peephole into the complexity and perplexity of the human shadow, your own perhaps. Let it somehow focus on the spiritual process of incorporating your own shadow-side or learning to show compassion for blatant displays of shadow in others.

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How to be an elderly woman:

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How to Be Old
It is easy to be young. (Everybody is,
at first.) It is not easy
to be old. It takes time.
Youth is given; age is achieved.
One must work a magic to mix with time
in order to become old.
Youth is given. One must put it away
like a doll in a closet,
take it out and play with it only
on holidays. One must have many dresses
and dress the doll impeccably
(but not to show the doll, to keep it hidden).
It is necessary to adore the doll,
to remember it in the dark on the ordinary
days, and every day congratulate
one’s aging face in the mirror.
In time one will be very old.
In time, one’s life will be accomplished.
And in time, in time, the doll—
like new, though ancient— will be found.
May Swenson
Anthologized in Waltzing on Water
edited by Norma Fox Mazer
and Marjorie Lewis

the RESURRECTION:

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The shattered hearts of the apostles were broken when Jesus died.

But when Jesus blessed the bread, they recognized Him.

The wisdom walk with Jesus is every minute of Jesus’s new state.

Repentance and forgiveness is proclaimed,

What are we walking toward? The Resurrection!

We touch His wounds. They are filled with promise!

The new reality is love and a renewed self.

All things in Christ are the Resurrection!

All sinners hope for R E S U R R E C T I O N!

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              4/ ’24

Poetry is a bird…

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Poetry is a bird
that lands gently.
Skittish, he’ll leave
if startled.
Pretend you’re not looking.
Admire him
out of the corner
of one eye
as he cleans
his plumage.
Hope that one
lost feather
lands on your page —
to become
a multi-colored
keeper.
jch

Take the initiative; GO FIRST!

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024
“Brothers and sisters, it is important to have this readiness for the newness of the Gospel, this attitude that involves momentum, taking the initiative, going first. It means not letting pass by the opportunities to promulgate the proclamation of the Gospel of peace, that peace that Christ knows how to give more and better than the world gives.And this is why I exhort you to be evangelizers who are on the move, without fear, who go forward, in order to bring the beauty of Jesus, to bring the newness of Jesus who changes everything.”
Pope Francis

Do you want proof that God has touched your life?

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
“Dear sister, dear brother, do you want proof that God has touched your life? See if you can stoop to bind the wounds of others. Today is the day to ask, “Am I, who so often have received God’s peace, his mercy, merciful to others? Do I, who have so often been fed by the Body of Jesus, make any effort to relieve the hunger of the poor?” Let us not remain indifferent. Let us not live a one-way faith, a faith that receives but does not give, a faith that accepts the gift but does not give it in return. Having received mercy, let us now become merciful.”
Pope Francis

Do I relieve the hunger of the poor?

Bind their wounds?

Let me not remain indifferent.

Have a one-way faith.

Generously gifts others.

Be merciful.


Pentacles isn’t the kind of warrior you’d expect from a knight. He is meticulous, sensible, and dependable. This knight, who is never in a rush, takes his time. He walks so slowly that at times you wonder whether he’s moving at all.
He’s constantly busy, and he’s frequently engaged in a variety of activities outside of his daily work. He takes his job seriously and considers the big picture, which includes the things he has to accomplish to grow into the person he wants to be. He has trouble coping with sudden changes on occasion. He despises being caught off guard in any circumstance.
The characteristics of patience, honor, and reliability are symbolized by the Knight of Pentacles, and his presence in your spread may suggest that you, too, share these qualities. This individual enjoys regularity and efficiency and is a diligent worker. Another conventional interpretation is that he symbolizes a young man who will soon join your life as a trustworthy carrier of good news.
The Knight of Pentacles card places us in the midst of rolling, lush hills; the card’s purples and greens are both intriguing and lovely. Front and center, the knight rides a dark black horse with a crimson saddle and reigns. The horse is incredibly still – every other knight in every other suite is moving about, but the Knight of Pentacles and his horse are completely still. The knight is dressed in his best metal armor, with crimson accents on his clothes. He holds a pentacle in one hand, not moving it or presenting it, but holding it out so he may study it

This knight is a hardworking young man but he tends to let his job drive him to ruin. He is often assigned work that is sluggish and unsatisfactory, yet he is determined to complete every tedious task that comes his way. His dedication is commendable, but he tends to get too preoccupied with little things.
He’ll be the one finishing up one of his tedious projects, only to put it off until he figures out what font to use for his paper… which will take him an hour or two. He’s a realist, but he can be a genuine downer when it comes to your aspirations and goals – he’ll be the first to scoff at them. He’s worked hard to get where he is, but now that he’s there, he’s unlikely to want to leave – he won’t be searching for adventure any time soon.
If You Exist, It Means The Universe Thinks You Deserve To
This card offers both advice and caution: seek refinement in the good areas he symbolizes, but stay away from his bad elements at all costs. While you should praise his hard effort, be wary of his propensity for frequently overworking, for little or no pay. Get thrilled rather than obsessed as obsession is a drive that may hurt you in the long run, while enthusiasm will always benefit you. Finally, be grounded but don’t be afraid to attempt a new experience or two.
When you encounter the Knight of Pentacles in your readings, ask yourself these questions. What part of the knight’s energy is beneficial, and what part is harmful? What aspects of the knight do you recognize in yourself? Are you a cautious and cautious person? Are you a dedicated and hardworking individual? What actions might you take to create a positive change in your life?
What Knight of Pentacles Means for You Today
The Knight of Pentacles has appeared today to encourage you to know your worth and, at least for right now, let life come to you. There are times to take big action and there are times to wait for the universe to deliver what you need. The Knight of Pentacles is an indication that now is a good time to sit still and stay where you are at. Don’t chase after a specific outcome right now, things are happening behind the scenes and the universe is arranging things in your favor. Trust in divine timing.

Instead of nourishing resentment for what was robbed from us, we take care of what others are lacking…

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“Our wounds can become springs of hope when, instead of feeling sorry for ourselves or hiding them, we dry the tears shed by others; when, instead of nourishing resentment for what was robbed from us, we take care of what others are lacking; when, instead of dwelling on ourselves, we bend towards those who suffer; when, instead of being thirsty for love for ourselves, we quench the thirst of those in need of us. For it is only if we stop thinking of ourselves that we will find ourselves again. But if we continue to think of ourselves, we will not find ourselves anymore.” Pope Francis



Control that on the inside…personal liberation:

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I will leave you thinking about personal liberation, the freedom to see people in their beauty, and the freedom to see the world the way you want. Nothing on the outside can control your capacity to liberate yourself because you control that on the inside. That’s the real power, the power of you.
Thank you, everybody.
Love,
Caroline Myss

The risen Christ…

At the center there is not the ego but the other…GLORY is LOVE

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