Category Archives: 2023 Summer Reruns

Previous years posts re-published during July and August 2023

Metamorphosis: Butterfly

Posted on August 2, 2023 by admin

A repost from April 16, 2014 When the time comes for a newly-transformed butterfly to emerge from the darkness of its cocoon, it faces a tremendous physical struggle.  There are stories of well-meaning people, by attempting to assist butterflies in … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Chrysalis

Posted on August 1, 2023 by admin

A repost from April 4, 2014 Caterpillars are shape shifters, and the chrysalis phase is when the “magic” happens.  It is one of those everyday miracles that occur all around us: somewhere in the midst of that darkness, a comparatively … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Caterpillar

Posted on July 31, 2023 by admin

A repost from April 2, 2014 When a caterpillar begins its life in an egg, it is completely unrecognizable from that which will eventually hatch; and of course, the butterfly it will one day become bears no resemblance to the … Continue reading →

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Sowing Seeds of Justice

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Bob Patrick

This reflection was first published on March 13, 2014. I was born into and raised in the United Methodist Church.  Some part of me will always be Methodist because the best parts of Methodism in my life are Universalist and … Continue reading →

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Sowing: The Strength Within

Posted on July 27, 2023 by admin

Reposted from a previous reflection from March 19, 2014 Every seed is a capsule of life, containing the full potential of its parent.  Flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses release this part of themselves each season to discover their place in … Continue reading →

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The Marvel of Dandelions

Posted on July 26, 2023 by admin

A repost of a previous reflection from March 14, 2014 Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are weeds, as we all know.   They are the nemesis of many a gardener, as well as those who attempt to cultivate vast, pristine lawns.  But they … Continue reading →

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Sowing Seeds of Trust

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Bob Patrick

A repost from an older reflection from March 15, 2014 I work with people, and the most important thing I do is to sow seeds of trust between us. I talk about it in different ways with the people with … Continue reading →

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