Death

Facing the seeming
emptiness of death
with trust and peace
requires of us a life
of practiced humility
and self-surrender.

© 2018 Dennis Ference

Power

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The power to move mountains
does not come from our words or deeds,
clever and efficacious as they may seem,
but rather from harmony with the Word of God
secretly spoken within us.
Therefore, while not neglecting
to act or speak, likewise do not neglect
to stop and listen.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Simple Formula

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Here…
now…
this…
be.
Never stray far
from this simple formula
for love and life.

© 2015 Dennis Ference
Photo: © 2015 Lily Brock

Mental Traffic

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Stop often to notice
the constant traffic
passing through your mind
and again and again
remind yourself
that in this simple act
  of awareness
lies a powerful tool
for the enrichment
of your life.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Conscious Choice

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Freedom is a conscious choice
that is mine to make,
that has the power
to transcend
all bondage
within and without.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Shine Out

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Refuse to constrain
your light within, I plead.
Let it shine out freely
for those of us
who may need it someday
to help make us whole.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Honoring Another

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Honoring another
with compassion
and respect is best done
in the balanced context
of honoring and loving
the Whole of which
we all are a part.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Guide to the Treasure

Your guide to the Treasure
will meet you
in each present moment
at the corner of Acceptance
and Surrender.

© 2018 Dennis Ference

The Road to Wholeness

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The road to wholeness
is the road of love—
that is, the road of forgiveness,
reconciliation, and self-surrender.
Are you sure you want to go there?

© 2015 Dennis Ference