Daily Reflection

Today's Reflection: July 18

Eagle in flight

Breathe deeply amidst the beauties

of nature;

absorb vibrations unsullied by

pollution and cosmopolitan ways…

As you breathe in silence,

your ear attunes to Spirit.

You will understand the eagle.

Breathe deeply!  Breathe life!

from Lumen Christi…Holy Wisdom by Nan Merrill

 

 

 

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