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Monthly Archives: August 2020

September 2020 E-Newsletter

August 2020
Fall is a favorite season for many of us. All around we see folks collecting dried seeds for spring planting, some are nurturing the ground with rich soil or cleaning a bird feeder. Others may be modifying daily schedules to accommodate school or childcare needs. We are all seeking normality in a time of uncertainty amidst global health concerns. All around we are hearing the following words, intending to offer comfort: “We are all in this together.”
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August 2020 E-Newsletter

August 2020
It has now been about a half-year, or perhaps a half-century, since the coronavirus pandemic exploded onto our national, communal, and individual consciousness. The end of the stay-at-home order and the reopening of Minnesota has not brought a return to normal, but a time that feels like no-time, like an in-between place. At the monastery, we’ve been encouraged to consider this no-time as a “covid pause.” During no-time, we are outside of our normal routine, making this a very good time for us to slow down and be reflective. We are all invited to consider and begin to act on what really matters, what doesn’t matter, and what needs to change in our lives.
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