My OperaDeep Listening
Friday, September 14, 2007 3:31:45 PM
"In this century and in any century,
Our deepest hope, our most tender prayer,
Is that we learn to listen.
May we listen to one another in openness and mercy
May we listen to plants and animals in wonder and respect
May we listen to our own hearts in love and forgiveness
May we listen to God in quietness and awe.
And in this listening,
Which is boundless in its beauty,
May we find the wisdom to cooperate
With a healing spirit, a divine spirit,
Who beckons us into peace and community and creativity.
We do not ask for a perfect world.
We do not ask for a better world.
We ask for deep listening."
Jay McDaniel
Professor of Religion, Hendrix College, Arkansas
Our deepest hope, our most tender prayer,
Is that we learn to listen.
May we listen to one another in openness and mercy
May we listen to plants and animals in wonder and respect
May we listen to our own hearts in love and forgiveness
May we listen to God in quietness and awe.
And in this listening,
Which is boundless in its beauty,
May we find the wisdom to cooperate
With a healing spirit, a divine spirit,
Who beckons us into peace and community and creativity.
We do not ask for a perfect world.
We do not ask for a better world.
We ask for deep listening."
Jay McDaniel
Professor of Religion, Hendrix College, Arkansas
Hello everyone,
Yesterday marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the High Holidays, a time for reflection, for making amends, and for deep listening.
Mindfulness practice helps cultivate that quality of deep listening ~ to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us.
You are welcome to join us this coming Monday.
