In this book of poems and prayers for the planet, you find not only beautiful prose written by modern writers and from ancient cultures but illuminating passages and reflections on the condition of the planet, and humans’ place here. In Earth Blessings, Cotner and her contributors, many of whom are award-winning writers, contemplate every aspect […]
American Indian
Earth Blessings: Prayers, Poems and Meditations
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019Teach us, and Show us the Way
Thursday, December 27th, 2018“…We call upon the mountains … the summits of intense silence, and we ask that they Teach us, and show us the Way …” ~ Chinook (Anonymous)
Chief Jake Swamp: Giving Thanks
Thursday, November 22nd, 2018“… Elder Brother Sun, we send thanks for shining your light and warming Mother Earth …” ~ Chief Jake Swamp
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message (Reading Rainbow Book)
Thursday, November 22nd, 2018Giving Thanks is a special children’s version of the Thanksgiving Address, a message of gratitude that originated with the Native people of upstate New York and Canada and that is still spoken at ceremonial gatherings held by the Iroquois, or Six Nations.
Colors of Infinity: A Wisdom Gallery
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017“In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart …” ~ Howard Thurman
As we continue celebrating the first anniversary of launching the new Stillness Speaks ! … we offer some of our popular “wisdom nuggets” … so please … read on to discover these “hidden gems” … and, may you find, or deepen, the peace within!
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A Brief Pause … into Stillness
Separateness Illusion: Why We Can’t See It? Power & Gift Zen Tao
Silence, Stillness: What All Sages & Saints Agree On? Guy Finley
Living Truth Q&A Jean Klein: Is It Will Or Natural Giving Up?
What Is Yin Mountain Daoist Immortal Poetry? Levitt & Rebecca Nie
Sound of Every Element? Hazrat Inayat On Sound & Music Mysticism
Talking vs Gift Of Silence? Kahlil Gibran The Prophet & Ramana Maharshi
Can We Get It Wrong? Pathless Path Through Suffering Joan Tollifson
Jean Klein: Can We Extend Glimpses Of Reality? Q&A Living Truth
Awe & Wonder …
Wonderment Despite Climate Crisis? Susan Bauer-Wu Future We Can Love
Are Inner Peace & External Activism Interconnected? Elias Amidon Notes Open Path
3 Wondrous Answers: Miracle of Mindful Presence Thich Nhat Hanh
How Do We Become The Unifying Solution? Rumi & Kabir Helminski