"Art of belonging in, with, snd to self (p. 74) ... Ascetical rhythm (p. 77) refers to the intentional, balanced discipline of a spiritual lifestyle.
"Belonging presumes warmth and intimacy." p. 71 Balanced expression p. 78
Celebration is an attentive and gracious joy of presence. " p. 74
"Dignity allows an immense pliability and Diversuty of presence. Do not give [your Dignity] away! p. 69 Do NOT let "Days fall away like empty shells and miss all the treasure. p. 77
Especially in compromising and demanding Experiences, you can still hold your sense of dignity." p. 69
"Fall away like empty shells and miss all the treasure." p. 77
"Grace of Spirit: Do NOT give it away" p.69
Hold the sense of worthiness your sense of worthiness and honour the larger horizon of grace and graciousness. p. 69
"In order to be, we need to Belong. " p. 71
Joy of presence!
Ken, thank you for gifting me this book!
Larger horizon of grace and graciousness
Must not "Miss the treasure" p. 77
NOW. "Be Here Now" ~ Ram Dass
"Our longing always stretches towards a further frontier. It is in our nature to seek the infinite. "
"Patient with the natural unevenness and unpredictability of living." p. 75
Quiet miracles and gifts that seek no attention. Quality of presence.
"St. Augustine said, "Thou hast created us for Thyself, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee." qtd. P. 80
"Trust enables belonging" p.71 "TTo be here is so much." Translation of Rilke p. 74
"Unpredictability of living" p. 75
"View yourself with affection, understanding, and respect." p. 68
"When your heart is content, your life can always find the path inwards to this deep stillness in you." p. 74
"All belong is an eXtension of the first and closest belonging of living in your own body." p. 72
"Your heart Yearns for the light and luminosity that are now absent." p. 73
"Zen painting suggestive of great presence and shelter. Over the painting was the caption 'All the holy man needs is s shelter over his head.'" p. 71 🙏Amen 🙏
