nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director my heart hungers for the sense of fullness found in being  truly alive tempted as i am some days to bury that hunger with the busyness of doing my heart will not be satisfied until i honor breath requesting its blessing upon all my doings

nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director a hidden jewel  buried deep  in our  human hearts ever ready to refract the delight of our being joy surprises

by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director we are  living history born of egg pierced by sperm embodying the horrors and the hopes of our ancestors  forward the ongoing story of creation sounding through us may we  consciously choose   to honor their legacy  being the change  becoming the dream

nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director go slow look around take notice pause pay attention unhurry be  here now this season this day this moment this breath this life connected

nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director beloveds let us embrace beginning release the anxiety of arrival the journey is step by step in time punctuated by pauses  for  reflection restoration reorientation celebration between beginnings embraced

nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director yesterday was chilly spring it seemed summer might  never  arrive today august  is upon us all too soon the shortness of shortening days undeniable but now now this moment is infinite

nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director in this time of turning as we emerge eager and hesitant to come together once again as if for the first time what old skins  will you have shed what new being will you bear

by nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director i have a friend who highly recommends the regular practice of recess most especially for grown ups a play full pause or two during the day for the soul purpose of experiencing the wonder of being embodied

nadine j. smet-weiss spiritual director history lives through us even stories once silenced eventually emerge into the present like forgotten seeds germinating may we find the courage  to be good tenders of this new arising to embrace it fully flaws and all may we let love lead the way