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Rewilding our Souls

Bird Church

8/24/2022

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​Last Sunday I went
to bird church,
or maybe
it was river church.
Either way,
I was greeted by gulls,
mallards, heron,
cedar wax wings,
and approached
by Mystery.

There were flowers
offering praise and beauty
in purples and gold.
The sky opened
space for us,
the constant flow
of the river whispered
ageless truths.

I wandered prayerfully
then returned and waited,
wondering who would
offer the benediction.
I suspected it might be gull,
perched proudly
on a rock in the
center of the river.

But, no.
Soundlessly,
a single yellow
leaf spun down
from above,
swirling to a
resting place
in front of my feet:
Go in peace.

​- Wendy Janzen
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Bare Feet

8/16/2022

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Grounding Practice

In the spirit of knowing that everything can be a prayer or spiritual practice when we bring that intention to it, I will be posting some short, simple practices you can try anytime in your day to ground you and connect you with the Earth and with God’s sacred presence.  ​

Take off your shoes and allow your bare feet to
connect to the holy ground you are standing on.
Stand still.
Wiggle your toes.
Feel the earth and note its temperature, texture, etc.
Imagine roots extending from your feet into the ground,
connecting, rooting, grounding you, supporting you, anchoring you.
Receive the gifts this place has to offer.
Give thanks for your feet, and for the earth. 



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