This collection of household prayers highlights the sacredness of everyday tasks, such as making the bed and reading the newspaper. It encourages readers to reflect on how these mundane activities connect to the Divine, fostering a deeper appreciation for the spiritual significance in daily life. Through these prayers, the author invites a mindful approach to routine chores, transforming them into moments of devotion and gratitude.
Gunilla Norris has written a book that spans decades of her life. She invites us to wonder what calls us into recollection. It is always a mystery when an inner voice asks for attention. In a long life, that call can be insistent and want a welcome for a vast array of experiences. Gunilla likens this to the calling of farm animals back to the barn after foraging all day which she witnessed in northern Sweden as a child. Meaningful experiences, be they losses, loves, queries, or epiphanies, want sanctuary. If the doors of the heart are open, the recollections can enter again, come back home so to speak, and be recognized as the poems of a life.
Deep down, our hearts always long to embody more awareness, kindness, and presence. Here is a little book of heart-full ways to grow. Over time a practice can become an intimate companion on the way, one that helps us to inhabit and express our essence and so to live authentic lives with joy and gusto.
Exploring the transformative power of friendship, Gunilla Norris emphasizes the importance of trust and compassion in fostering deeper connections. She illustrates how genuine relationships allow individuals to shed their protective layers, leading to greater freedom and authenticity. The text presents friendship as a sacred endeavor, offering insights and encouragement for those seeking to deepen their bonds with others. This work serves as a meaningful guide for anyone on the path of personal growth through the nurturing of true friendships.
The book offers poetic insights and timeless wisdom, encouraging readers to explore the depths of their existence. It serves as an invitation to embrace life's journey and uncover the profound mysteries of identity and self-discovery.
Exploring the spirituality of gardening, this book reveals the garden as a sacred space for personal growth and renewal. Through a year in her New England garden, Gunilla Norris highlights how the changing seasons reflect deeper truths about life and spirituality. Her observations emphasize the beauty and significance of everyday moments, inviting readers to connect with nature and find meaning in their own experiences.
Memories are portrayed as delicate touches from the past that evoke a range of emotions, from joy to discomfort. When these memories linger, they signal the emergence of a deeper story yearning to be told. As the recollections build, they transform into a narrative filled with significance and blessings, ultimately seeking expression and connection.
The collection showcases Gunilla Norris's mastery as a poet, delivering sublime verses that evoke a sense of "sorrowful joy." Her keen observations transform ordinary moments into glimpses of the divine, inviting readers to experience life through her profound perspective. The emotional depth and beauty of her work inspire a desire to both appreciate poetry and embrace a similar outlook on life.
Exploring the profound interplay of emotion, this collection of poems captures the essence of human experience through vivid imagery and rhythmic language. It delves into themes of desolation and consolation, inviting readers to connect deeply with life's joys and sorrows. The poems resonate with the heartbeat of existence, offering a lyrical journey that celebrates the beauty found in both struggle and solace.
Der Stille lauschen, dem Leben begegnen, zu sich selbst finden Ständige Erreichbarkeit, ein übervoller Terminkalender, Leistungsdruck – wo bleibt da noch Zeit für sich selbst? Gunilla Norris zeigt, dass man trotz Stress und Hektik einen Ort der Ruhe finden kann. Ihre Anregungen sind einfach und klar: Achtsam sein. Atmen. Aufrecht sitzen. Bei sich bleiben. Fast wie von selbst taucht man beim Lesen in den Zustand der Stille ein, klärt den Geist und findet zu neuer Lebenskraft. Ein ebenso stimmungsvolles wie praktisches Buch für Menschen, die entspannter, gelassener und bewusster leben möchten.
