Letters from Lauren
Every week I share a little bit of what’s weighing on my heart, or what it’s calling me to share.
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My most recent musing:
well or beginning poorly, what is important is simply to begin – David Whyte Dear beloved, One of the most common questions I receive is, “Where do I begin?”. David Whyte’s poem Beginnings is full of wisdom to answer exactly that question. well or beginning poorly, what is important is simply to begin but the ability…
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A Word on Phenology
“What I see in nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility.” – Albert Einstein Dear beloved, It’s birthing season for our neighborhood white-tailed deer herd. Following the herd through the cycle of the year provides precious reminders of…
It’s All OK
“Promise me you’ll always remember:You’re braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A. A. Milne Dear beloved, As I reflect on my growth cycles over the past two years, it is difficult to pinpoint the moment I recognized I would be ok, my family would be ok…
Do You Trust Your Body? Or, Lessons from Rowan
“There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life. There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine.” -Rumi Dear beloved, Since I first held her tiny unfolding form hours after birth, it’s been clear my granddaughter Rowan is here on a mission. She is a teacher and her lessons…
