What are your pink-petaled dreams? What is the longing deep within you just beginning to blossom forth into the world? Will you say yes? And YES? ________________________________________________ © Christine Valters Paintner at Abbey of the Arts: Transformative Living through Contemplative ... read more
On Angels
On Angels All was taken away from you: white dresses, wings, even existence. Yet I believe in you, messengers. There, where the world is turned inside out, a heavy fabric embroidered with stars and beasts, you stroll, inspecting the trustworthy seams. Short is your stay here: now and then ... read more
Lost
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Let it Be Winter Still
I wrote this poem in my journal on Sunday and discovered this morning that a former student died suddenly yesterday. I offer this here in honor of Rob and for all those who are grieving for a multitude of losses: ___________________________________________ *** Let it Be Winter Still Let it ... read more
What is God's will for a wing?
(Photo taken in Squamish, BC - quote discovered while on pilgrimage) * Crossing the Threshold: New Year, New Beginnings will be available early next week - order your copies for holiday gifts today! * © Christine Valters Paintner at Abbey of the Arts: Transformative Living through ... read more
Taking Flight
As I began this year I had an encounter with a flock of pigeons which lifted my heart unexpectedly and then I found a feather on my doorstep. And so “Taking Flight” became my image for the year ahead. On my recent pilgrimage, winged ones – both avian and angelic – were significant symbols for me, ... read more
What Lives Inside Silence
I think we talk because what lives inside silence scares us. -Linda Hogan Where will your own "zona sacra" be found today? (Photos taken at the Abbey of Montecassino in Italy) © Christine Valters Paintner at Abbey of the Arts: Transformative Living through Contemplative & ... read more
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