Author Archives: ludispudoni

Please and Thank You is our prayer today.  Let us practice asking for the things we need, practice asking of others what they need, and practice gratitude.  This gratitude extends beyond things received; gratitude is for the opportunity to give, … Continue reading →

Muse of All Ages, Inspire us as we create the masterpiece of Life.  Show us where the beauty lies, and make our talents sufficient to express it.  May we bring forth the light of truth, the shadow of despair, the … Continue reading →

Providence guide us, Love sustain us, Compassion direct us as we venture forth today.   May we find ourselves grounded, assured of our worth, and fully present in all that we do.  May we practice simple kindness, to others and … Continue reading →

When we choose other’s needs first, with no promise of personal gain; When it’s easier to leave, and we choose to stay; When anger is the default, and we choose to forgive ourselves instead; When ambivalence is easy, and we choose to … Continue reading →

Where we come from and where we are bound may be exactly where we are at right now.  Perhaps the states of pre-birth and post-consciousness are really no different than this moment we call life.  We are therefore called to set … Continue reading →

Peace of Mind, Peace of Body, Peace of Soul.  Let night draw us in as we decompress from all that Life has offered us today.  May our experience be transformed into memory.  May we rest and rejuvenate.  We now break … Continue reading →

Who hears our prayers?  We do.  Praying is an act of healing, of focusing, of celebrating, of mourning, of reflection.  We pray to remind ourselves of the awe and wonderment that is at the core of Life.  We pray because … Continue reading →

How can we describe all that is life? How can we begin to express all that we feel? How can we process our deepest grief? How can we express our infinite gratitude? How can we give flight to our most profound longings? … Continue reading →

On the road of living we have many companions: Joy is the traveler that puts spring in our step; Fear will often cause us to halt, or sometimes to run; Shame will trick us into believing we are alone on … Continue reading →

The sun shines brightly on the clear cold morning – two worlds coexisting.  The bite of the air bruises the lungs, the radiance so sharp it blinds.  The breath in through the nose is cool and numbing.  The breath out … Continue reading →