tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395970139472241820.post4098884590019226674..comments2023-05-05T06:24:41.645-07:00Comments on <center>Under the Sycamore Tree</center>: The Slow TurningMacrinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13030180200630548845noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395970139472241820.post-42475464567197265262009-10-15T10:43:31.998-07:002009-10-15T10:43:31.998-07:00My first spiritual teacher gave us an assignment t...My first spiritual teacher gave us an assignment that I'll never forget. He told us in the next week to see how slow we could do everything! It was very difficult for me but very powerful. This is the way I first learned what it means to pay attention to Self.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844069308202441284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395970139472241820.post-66529435242660147262009-10-14T22:22:47.197-07:002009-10-14T22:22:47.197-07:00Macrina, One of the poignant things about an Alas...Macrina, One of the poignant things about an Alaskan autumn is that our turnings are never slow. Often they come and go in what seems like a blink of the eye. But now that our "spectacular" is too soon gone, I must look at the beauty of the empty trees and hold with tenderness the memory of that bright flame of beauty that is all the more beautiful because it is ours only for a few days. Love...Rebecca Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204958661623692803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395970139472241820.post-28184259954912754792009-10-14T17:28:30.634-07:002009-10-14T17:28:30.634-07:00Thank you for this reminder to watch for the slow ...Thank you for this reminder to watch for the slow moments. I needed to be reminded of this. It's easier for me to blame "society" for the fast paced world and rhythm of life, but really it's all about choice! I'll join in your prayer to embrace WHAT IS, slow the pace and turn the leaves of my heart.Sister Monica Siciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273665098502833298noreply@blogger.com