“Our encounters with strangers—the unknown, the unexpected, foreign elements that spark our fear—are precisely the places where we are most likely to encounter God.” ~ Christine Valters Paintner
What sparks your fear?
Encounters
Eyes wide open
“To be an artist it is necessary to live with the eyes wide open, to breathe in the colors of mountain and sky, to know the sound of leaves rustling, the smell of snow, the texture of bark.” ~ Jan Phillips
How do you live with eyes wide open?
Awakening
I have discovered that something is awakened through failure, tragedy, and disappointment. It is a place of learning and potential creativity. In such moments you can get lost in despair or denial, or you can recognize the failure and run toward the hope of something new.
How do you run towards hope?
Wondering eyes
On a recent morning I was enjoying my coffee on the porch when I noticed a tree across the street. Forsythia was done blooming, what yellow blooming tree could this be? No tree I discovered as the yellow dots flew away two by two — eight goldfinches!
With what splash of color has nature caught you by surprise?
Aligning
Poetry, the most ancient form of prayer, is a necessary medicine for our times: a companion through difficulty; a guide when we are lost; a salve when we are wounded; and a conduit to an inner source of joy, freedom and insight. ~ Kim Rosen
What is poetry to you?
Pause, play, breathe, pray
40 cards to stop, slow down, have fun and connect with God and each other. Maybe there is a place for a Pause during the day, or maybe you Pause whenever someone is worried, bored, or cranky.
How do you Pause, Play, Breathe and Pray?
If you like to know more about the cards or how to order, click resource page . Thank you Shana, Alison, Katie, Michelle, Rachel and Sarah for such great fun collaborating.
With the Eyes of the Heart 