Polly Berrien Berends

Aug 08.09

If your children see that you are seeking, they will seek—the finding part is up to God.
—Polly Berrien Berends


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  1. Timothy Dougherty says:
    August 8, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    Nothing is so difficult but that it may be found out by seeking.
    “Light seeking light doth light of light beguile.”
    William Shakespeare
    Love’s Labour ’s Lost. Act i. Sc. 1

    “Navarre shall be the wonder of the world;
    Our court shall be a little academe,
    Still and contemplative in living art.”
    William Shakespeare
    Love’s Labour ’s Lost. Act i.

  2. meamocha says:
    August 9, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Polly is wise and practical, and I think it was her words, that inspired me as a new mother— Baby wakes up crying in the middle of night, I want to sleep. How to hold crying baby? Cultivate the spaciousness of peace. Being “with” instead of focused on “behavior result” (making baby stop crying, so I can go back to sleep). 19 years later, that image lets me meet what is, in a healing relationship with myself when I feel like crying and holds me in gentle mercy. Thanks for sharing Polly on your . And you are awesome!

  3. Lisa Featherston says:
    August 10, 2009 at 6:04 am

    I didn’t have this growing up but I have certainly learned it along the way and I share it now so thank you for including the proverb as it means so much to those like myself.

  4. jill says:
    August 11, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    You will also enjoy this most profound question (and answer) to Abraham Hicks– especially post Zen retreat–Must watch!!! http://bit.ly/XzGSp
    ommmmmm

  5. jill says:
    August 11, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    Also, knowing of your wonderful charity work down south- thought you would love to read this story of the free clinic in Appalachian mountains where folks came from 16 states and lined up far as eyes can see :( Moved me to tears. Wish I could have been there to write story for Womens Media Center: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111676259&sc=fb&cc=fp


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