Elizabeth Kunc Elizabeth Kunc

The ability to be alone.

This quote hangs in my office even to this day. I discovered it when I was reading to my children from “In Every Tiny Grain of Sand” by Reeve Lindbergh, and it really resonated with me.

Master of the Universe, grant me the ability to be alone; may it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grass, among all living things. And there may I be alone, and enter into prayer to talk to the One to whom I belong. Rabbi

This quote hangs in my office even to this day.  I discovered it when I was reading to my children from “In Every Tiny Grain of Sand” by Reeve Lindbergh, and it really resonated with me.

My mom used to spend time by herself everyday, and I’ll admit as a kid I never really understood it.  But now that I’m older, I find I love the idea that being outside with all of nature can be like a prayer.  Even Jesus went off by himself everyday talk to God.

May it be your custom every day to talk to the Divine.  Even if you don’t know quite what to say, maybe just start with the first thing that comes to your mind.  It’s pretty nice to know there’s help and hope.

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