Smiles, Love and Letting Go
Emma holding Grandma’s hand – 2012
Emma along the Fraser River in 2012
Richard Rohr on Letting Go of of the False Self
The saints and mystics say, “When I’m nobody, I’m everybody!” When I’m no one, I’m at last every one. When I’m nothing, I’m everything. When I’m empty, I’m full. This is why so few people truly seek an authentic spiritual life. Who wants to be nothing? We’ve been told the whole point was to be somebody.
Emma with Grandma – Christmas 2016
Emma and Britney (sisters forever) – Dec. 2017
Brit, Grandma (beloved Francis), Emma & Kristen – Christmas 2016
Fran at Monument Valley, October 2010 & below;
Old souls, rising up.
St. John of the Cross expressed it this way:
To come to the pleasure you have not, you must go by a way in which you enjoy not. To come to the knowledge you have not, you must go by a way in which you know not. To come to the possession you have not, you must go by a way in which you possess not. To come to be what you are not, you must go by a way in which you are not.
such a beautiful
family expression, Bruce!
happiness on this holiday
for you all 🙂
Thanks David. Peace, love and joy to you in this season of new birth.
Thanks for sharing, love the pictures of your family and then there are the beautiful quotes! Peace. Bob
Your welcome Bob. You’ve probably been out and about with the good work of the annual bird count. Well, if not – appreciating there voices in the wilderness. Cheers – Bruce
You are surrounded with beautiful females whether you like it or NOT. May Christ be with you and your family always, P
Exquisite photos. Your posts always remind me of the beauty of nature and loving family, Bruce. ❤
Kind thanks. You yourself emulate this Carol, so profoundly with your writing, your photos and if I was a betting man, I’d say your teaching as well.
Thank you for your kindness, Bruce. Sending my best wishes to you and your lovely family. ❤
True words, lovely visions, beloved family–all good; thank you. (More) blessings upon all.
Thanks Cynthia. The words have come though grace, especially of my good friend and mentor, Fr, Charles Brandt.
Even better input, then.
Beautiful family Bruce, what a wonderful life you share with your family. May you have a Merry Christmas this season. Your quotes hit me deep as a teacher. I am humbled and deeply saddened by the stories the students tell me of their lives. It has been a week.
Thank you Mark. May your Christmas be that of love and light. It must be difficult to be a youngster this day and age – and a teacher too. 3 of my siblings are retired teachers (counseling, math & woodworking) and I know you are often witness and privy to much suffering and struggles. Teaching is quite a calling.
You have beautiful women in your life, Bruce. May you all be blessed this Christmas ❤
Yes, so true Rosaliene. May all be blessed this Christmas.
Beautiful family, so precious!
🙂 Yes Eliza, I’m so grateful to each of them for their love & uniqueness.
Thank you Bruce. Your posts are always so grounded. Merry Christmas.
Your welcome Lynn. Best of this lovely season to you too, as we await in hope and anticipation of a better world. Good luck with your writing and publishing work
Nice to see photos of your family, and how dear they are! Thanks for a little break from American politics. However, we won another Senate seat, this time in Alabama of all places! Hooray!
Oh wow Susan – thank the good Lord & what a sigh(n) of relief. With family, yes how dear are these who are close. Peace, love & hope as always.