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April 14, 2014 by still a dreamer

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“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.”

– Thomas Merton

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Posted in Art, Authors, Creativity, Inspiration, Life, Nature, Reflections | Tagged courage, faith, Hope, Spring, Thoma Merton | 4 Comments

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  1. on April 16, 2014 at 12:40 pm Professions for PEACE

    Wow… absolutely lovely Jeanne. Such an inspiring quote you found to accompany your delightful photograph! I enjoy how the wise Mr. Merton combines ‘possibilities and challenges’ for indeed they are intertwined when we learn to really see. A heartening post that has brightened my morning. Thank you my friend! xo hugs, Gina

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    • on April 17, 2014 at 10:53 am still a dreamer

      Always happy when you stop by, Gina. Have a wonderful day! Jeanne

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  2. on May 8, 2014 at 12:33 pm 47whitebuffalo

    Hmm…I’m working on that quote all the time.
    Sometimes the results are –more than one bargains for. But….

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    • on May 9, 2014 at 9:31 am still a dreamer

      I think we’re all working on that quote, 🙂 And for those of us who aren’t, I suspect we need to be!

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