each small flower, postcards from paradise

"...The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers

and these flowers are every little sacrifice,

every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love."

saint theresa

i have been pondering small acts of kindness.

just the look of love

offered in a necessary moment can be the measure

that tips the scale.

human kindness spilling out

with a willingness

to fill a need 

is a bird singing on the clutched hands of prayer.

 

i have a dear friend who always seems to be searching for compassion's flowers

to flourish in the house of belonging.

these are the words i found opening my heart at

noelle's

the angels wear fins

reminding me of the light of small miracles. 

journeying god,

pitch your tent with mine

so that i may not become deterred

by hardship, strangeness, doubt.

show me the movement i must make

toward a wealth not dependent on possessions,

toward a wisdom not based on books,

toward a strength not bolstered by might,

toward a god not confined to heaven.

help me to find myself as i walk in others shoes.

prayer song from ghana

oh small and achievable candles.. if we ignite

each others compassion,

stand side by side for the love of all,

hearts will be lifted, life will be nurtured,

hands will rest in the shelter of each other.

istvan kerekes

i hope you will visit noelle at 

Indaba

and

the angels wear fins

as she so clearly paves a way to nurture small achievable flowers

in the house of belonging. 

istvan kerekes

 

today i am dedicating my postcards from paradise

"toward a god not confined to heaven".

 

tell me my friends, where did paradise take you? 

please join us by signing in to mr. linky

and leaving a link with recuerda mi corazon on your blog

so more may join us.

be sure to visit each offering, and leave a small flower of appreciation.

 

Comments

[Noelle]

Dearest Rebecca,
I am in tears over your kindness and this beautiful post. I wanted you to know that St. Theresa of the Little Flower was my mother's patron saint and it was, in fact, her middle name. This post is doubly special to me for that reason. Thank you dear for your compassionate and uplifting spirit that always makes room for all in the House of Belonging.
Much Love,
Noelle

[Miss Robyn]

St Therese the little flower is my Patron Saint - she was with me for the whole journey of cancer 10yrs ago - helping to heal me with her intercessions. I know.

this post is beautiful, it touched my heart - the photos, the words. you consantly ignite my heart dear Rebecca. I know deep, deep within my soul, that I am truly blessed by your presence in my life.

[Miss Robyn]

i have taken part this week.. my first post in weeks!

[Stephanie]

The two of you, in your words and acts of kindness, are a beacon and inspiration for us all.

x..x

[Noelle Clearwater]

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you for your kind words on my blog today. Your post is an oasis in an overwhelming drought of sixty years running. I pray that the people of Somalia and others in the Horn of Africa are heard, seen and welcomed into the House of Belonging.
Much Love,
Noelle

[encore...please of please]

I am swimming in a sea of gratitude, wonder and beauty here , right now, and forever

[jenny F]

You're gonna think me silly but this is where I come when I need a little something for my soul. Thank you.

[susanna]

YOU are a beautiful soul, Rebecca! YOU have endless amounts of creativity and generosity. I'm so glad that YOU are here in this world. Now I'm off to visit your friend's blog...

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

I'm looking for a tiny flower for my soul this sleepless morning...so here I am...