This collection of household prayers highlights the sacredness of everyday tasks, such as making the bed and reading the newspaper. It encourages readers to reflect on how these mundane activities connect to the Divine, fostering a deeper appreciation for the spiritual significance in daily life. Through these prayers, the author invites a mindful approach to routine chores, transforming them into moments of devotion and gratitude.
Exploring the spirituality of gardening, this book reveals the garden as a sacred space for personal growth and renewal. Through a year in her New England garden, Gunilla Norris highlights how the changing seasons reflect deeper truths about life and spirituality. Her observations emphasize the beauty and significance of everyday moments, inviting readers to connect with nature and find meaning in their own experiences.
The book offers a transformative practice grounded in the profound wisdom of Norris, showcasing her insights gained over a lifetime. Through beautifully crafted prose, it invites readers to engage in a journey of personal and communal transformation, emphasizing the importance of connection and understanding in fostering change.
Focusing on the sacred aspects of everyday life, this guide encourages readers to find beauty and meaning in simple activities. It is organized into four sections that explore our bodies, homes, everyday objects, and the practice of gratitude. Through practical advice and insightful reflections, the author illuminates how to embrace holiness in daily experiences, making prayer, meditation, and mindful living accessible to all. This work serves as a reminder to appreciate the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Exploring the theme of recollection, Gunilla Norris reflects on the mysterious inner voice that prompts us to revisit our past. Drawing parallels to her childhood observations of farm animals returning to the barn, she invites readers to consider the significance of their own memories and experiences over decades. The narrative emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these calls, suggesting a deep connection between our life journeys and the natural world.
'People often contact me because they have lost some kind of meaning thread in their lives. It is divided into four sections:--Beginning Silence which reflects on the understanding that longing and discontent is a wake-up call, an invitation to begin.
Gunilla Norris has written a book that spans decades of her life. She invites us to wonder what calls us into recollection. It is always a mystery when an inner voice asks for attention. In a long life, that call can be insistent and want a welcome for a vast array of experiences. Gunilla likens this to the calling of farm animals back to the barn after foraging all day which she witnessed in northern Sweden as a child. Meaningful experiences, be they losses, loves, queries, or epiphanies, want sanctuary. If the doors of the heart are open, the recollections can enter again, come back home so to speak, and be recognized as the poems of a life.
Deep down, our hearts always long to embody more awareness, kindness, and presence. Here is a little book of heart-full ways to grow. Over time a practice can become an intimate companion on the way, one that helps us to inhabit and express our essence and so to live authentic lives with joy and gusto.
Exploring the transformative power of friendship, Gunilla Norris emphasizes the importance of trust and compassion in fostering deeper connections. She illustrates how genuine relationships allow individuals to shed their protective layers, leading to greater freedom and authenticity. The text presents friendship as a sacred endeavor, offering insights and encouragement for those seeking to deepen their bonds with others. This work serves as a meaningful guide for anyone on the path of personal growth through the nurturing of true friendships.
The book offers poetic insights and timeless wisdom, encouraging readers to explore the depths of their existence. It serves as an invitation to embrace life's journey and uncover the profound mysteries of identity and self-discovery.