tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23489212674701127122024-03-12T20:36:10.945-07:00Re-connect in SpiritRe-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-12731502904097622682020-10-29T07:58:00.002-07:002020-10-29T07:58:51.241-07:00Greenstone<p>Well, I haven't written a blog for a long time!</p><p>How are you all?</p><p>A friend of mine (who is a New Zealander) sent me this beautiful blessing today:</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">Ma te atua e manaaki ki a koutou me o koutou whanaui, e tiaki,</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">Kia hora te marino, </span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, </span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">Kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">May God bless and protect you and your family,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">May peace be widespread, </span><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">May the sea glisten like greenstone, </span></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;">And may its shimmering light guide you.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUjWaHEJdl6AEMnVOK2qTGRJhhZTqVEMUFgysLmKqPE433v7J7Q__hN67tl70xi0REqSJoaMLdH3dpPdsvKYgdWMNPXSDfg5pnAUwj6BnbhXd4RoOeJtMeHUidltpEM8Eu1ZHxD7x09JV/s1280/Greenstone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUjWaHEJdl6AEMnVOK2qTGRJhhZTqVEMUFgysLmKqPE433v7J7Q__hN67tl70xi0REqSJoaMLdH3dpPdsvKYgdWMNPXSDfg5pnAUwj6BnbhXd4RoOeJtMeHUidltpEM8Eu1ZHxD7x09JV/s320/Greenstone.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Blessings to you all as we continue to go through these difficult times.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sophie<br /><span style="font-family: ACaslonPro-Regular; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div></div>Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-38070395268079329572020-06-28T01:16:00.002-07:002020-06-28T01:16:39.871-07:00Good morning!<br />
If you are looking for a virtual church service this morning, you might want to try St Luke’s Holloway:<br />
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We have been exploring the fruits of the spirit and today is goodness.<br />
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Maybe see you there!<br />
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Hope you are keeping well<br />
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SophieRe-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-24426962766329856802020-04-20T02:35:00.003-07:002020-04-20T02:35:55.037-07:00BluebellsBluebells create a mist of blue and a delicate scent.<br />
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Here is a picture I took last year, if you are unable to get out to see this wonder this year.<br />
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<br />Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-80183267478376432932020-04-12T14:35:00.003-07:002020-04-12T14:35:53.284-07:00Easter Week Meditations - SundayChrist is risen! He is risen indeed - allelujah!<br />
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<br />Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-31113599032178172432020-04-11T02:35:00.004-07:002020-04-12T14:36:29.249-07:00Good Friday and Holy Saturday meditations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-56012758050487667032020-04-09T01:10:00.003-07:002020-04-09T01:10:53.095-07:00Holy Week meditationsGood morning, everyone!<br />
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As we start Maundy Thursday, here is the latest meditation from Kath:<br />
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<br />Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-85086661327427297722020-04-09T01:08:00.001-07:002020-04-09T01:08:37.873-07:00Tuesday and Wednesday Holy Week meditations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-70119543676233451362020-04-08T09:39:00.002-07:002020-04-08T09:39:51.022-07:00Holy Week Meditations and an apology!So sorry - a technical glitch meant you could not see the meditations.<br />
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Here is the one for Monday - thank you again to Kath!<br />
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Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-38114384305133706242020-04-02T01:22:00.001-07:002020-04-02T01:22:28.331-07:00A blessingGood morning!<br />
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I'm no longer going to my singing group and I miss it ☹️<br />
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We sing this Guatemalan blessing - may it be a blessing to you!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Peace of the earth be with you,</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">the peace of the heavens too;</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">the peace of the rivers be with you,</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">the peace of the oceans too.</span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Deep peace falling over you;</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">(with thanks to Christine Carson)</span>Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-15395464165581327732020-03-30T01:42:00.001-07:002020-03-30T01:42:23.828-07:00Happy Monday!Well, the weather is not so good today, but still we can <span style="color: lime;">marvel</span> at the <span style="color: lime;">beauty</span> around us.<br />
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This is a picture from a friend who lives on the <span style="color: blue;">Kent coast</span>.<br />
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It makes me think of the <span style="color: red;">vastness</span> of the <span style="color: red;">universe</span>. What does it make you think about?<br />
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Keep well<br />
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Sophie<br />
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Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-38592447829574744782020-03-29T00:13:00.001-07:002020-03-29T00:13:25.716-07:00Church serviceGood morning!<br />
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I hope you are doing well today.<br />
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<b>You might be interested in this Christian service from St Luke's Church in West Holloway this morning:</b><br />
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Love and blessings<br />
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Sophie<br />
<br />Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-28059010664342729082020-03-26T01:57:00.002-07:002020-03-26T01:57:26.723-07:00Morning prayer via ZoomGood morning !<br />
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I hope the <b>sun</b> is <b>shining</b> where you are and that you can <b>see</b> and <b>hear</b> some <b>spring</b> life.<br />
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If you are interested in <b>Christian prayer time,</b> you can join St Luke's West Holloway every morning at 9.30:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;">Visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/join&source=gmail&ust=1585244502891000&usg=AFQjCNGFjv_sU5U9L4NpSGxVjScLjW4ZxA" href="https://zoom.us/join" style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/join</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">For more information about using zoom click <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://saintlukeschurch.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D5991fc75d008725a4c305e524%26id%3D8f0d95b51c%26e%3D86ed83bb69&source=gmail&ust=1585244502891000&usg=AFQjCNHTD_NrQJOYHbYiCjhgufrnTyuXdg" href="https://saintlukeschurch.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5991fc75d008725a4c305e524&id=8f0d95b51c&e=86ed83bb69" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
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Look after yourselves<br />
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SophieRe-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-1122810829234883292020-03-23T07:19:00.002-07:002020-03-23T07:19:15.402-07:00If <b>music</b> is your thing, you may find this helps in difficult times:<br />
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<b>You Are The Peace</b> (words by David Adam/Music by Angela Reith; from her album 'Sometimes The Sun', sung by Ashanti)</div>
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<b>You Are The Peace</b></div>
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You are the peace of all things calm</div>
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You are the place to hide from harm</div>
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You are the light that shines in the dark</div>
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You are the heart’s eternal spark</div>
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You are the door that’s open wide</div>
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You are the guest who waits inside</div>
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You are the stranger at the door</div>
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You are the calling of the poor</div>
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You are my Lord and with me still</div>
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You are my love – keep me from ill</div>
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You are the light, the truth, the way</div>
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You are my saviour this very day</div>
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<i>David Adam. </i></div>
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Even in the midst of <b>uncertainty, the seasons </b>still continue and there is<b> beauty.</b>Re-connect in Spirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098393849881740934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348921267470112712.post-13633985041575534112020-03-19T06:48:00.000-07:002020-03-19T06:48:18.182-07:00Welcome to Re-connect in SpiritHi everyone!<br />
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My name is <b>Sophie</b> and I am a <b>speech and language therapist</b>.<br />
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These are difficult and strange times for us. I hope you find these posts uplifting.<br />
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Please comment or add things!<br />
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Best wishes<br />
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