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It’s national Housekeeper Appreciation Week! Renee (center), Kaye (left) and Frances are the brains, brawn and finesse that keep Knobs Haven, Cedars of Peace, and ALL the Motherhouse buildings (except for the Living Center, which has its own remarkable team) in such a clean, lovely and safe condition. Their behind-the-scenes work says “Welcome” and “Stay a while” to several thousand guests each year. All of us who live and/or work here know that they are “the difference that makes a difference.” Please give a shout-out, now and when you’re next here, to help us thank these talented and generous women. #LorettoRetreats #MondayMusings
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Thank you housekeeping team for the continuous renewal of love you give the community! 💙
Grateful for your many years of service as well as all the fun we had some 30 years ago, Frances (& Beverly)!
What a privilege! Thank you for sharing their good work!
When prompted to consider her image of peace, Anja Rozen of Slovenia created this poster. www.lionsclubs.org/en/blog/Slovenia-teen-wins-grand-prize-in-Lions-International-peace-poster-con...
“When there is peace, nations and the whole planet can be stable and promote cultural growth,” she says.
What will you do today to cultivate peace within yourself? within a circle of influence?
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The poet, Mary Oliver, writes, "Let me keep company always with those who say 'Look!' and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads." This praying mantis invites me to laugh, astonished by its wise and inquiring look! I wonder what you will encounter today that will make you laugh in astonishment and bow your head... #LorettoRetreats #MondayMusings
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It’s early morning as light filters through the trees outside the second-floor porch of the cabin fondly known as “the tree house.” Imagine you are here allowing the gentle light to soften and relax tight muscles … to quiet your busy mind … to invite your heart to open.
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Labyrinths are meditation walks dating back 4,000 years or more. It’s no wonder that those who walk the labyrinth at Cedars often experience a sense of release as they follow the ancient way, a way that places the span of our individual lives within the spaciousness of our 14-billion-year-old universe. Outlined by stones taken from an old fence built by people who were enslaved, the labyrinth seeks to honor their labor and acknowledge their wisdom. Imagine yourself walking this winding path as you follow the ancient wisdom leading you to your center.
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Wishing El Paso’s Loretto Academy had a labyrinth.
Love the stone path. I recall helping with the original labyrinth laid with fragrant cuts from cedar trees some years ago.
I would love a walk there. Wish I had known about it on our visits with Patty Brush. ❤️
A trail winds through the woods between the retreat cabins at Cedars of Peace and the Nature Preserve Cemetery. Whether meandering slowly on the path or seated on a rock or resting on the reflection bench, visitors experience this basic truth made visible in the woods: The cycle of life in its fullness means that death is not just an ending but also a beginning. Imagine yourself here sheltered by the shade of the woods amidst the mossy rocks.
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So peaceful.
I have been there.
