"To be at one with God is to be at peace... peace is to be found only within, and unless one finds it there he will never find it at all. Peace lies not in the external world. It lies within one's own soul." Ralph Waldo Trine
Peace of the spirit is a priceless treasure, sought, practiced, and cultivated by people around the world throughout history. Among its benefits are a happier and healthier life, a greater sense of clarity and purpose, and a closer connection to the divine and to the life that surrounds us all.
In an increasingly complex, stressful, and fast-paced world, we often find that this "inner peace" is elusive. In seeking it and the renewal it brings, we must first try to understand it. What forms can it take for us? How can we experience it? What practices best facilitate its discovery? What are the obstacles in our lives that prevent us from attaining and sustaining it?
This Sunday, March 21st, Isobelle Fox will lead The Gathering as we explore these questions, share our answers, and seek through reflection and meditation to experience a few moments of peace of the spirit together.
Our offering will be designated for the Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center because of their work helping individuals, couples, and families searching for inner peace. Our potluck theme: food that contributes to peaceful co-existence among the earth community.
Written by Izzie. The Peaceful World mandala is by Kathy Abromeit of GathertheSky.
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