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Surprised by Interruptions

We had our first “Heartsong @ 1917” gathering yesterday to create community and connection with one another and God.  We didn’t know if anyone would show up.  Thankfully they did.

But it didn’t go as planned.

Just before we began,  “John” who was in his early 20′s stopped by the room, stuck his head

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About Heartsong @ 1917

For some time now, I have wanted to start “something” that would bring our patients together to discuss how a connection with the Sacred makes a difference in our lives.

A time that would help us connect with something larger than ourselves in order to give purpose and meaning in life.

A place that

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Got Hope?

Music and dance are a powerful expression of hope in the world.

If you need a little hope today, watch this 4 minute video.

More than 200 dancers were performing their version of “Do Re Mi”, in the Central Station of Antwerp.  With just 2 rehearsals they created this amazing stunt.

Pay attention to

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Heartsong – Lessons for the Journey

I love to go hiking.   The only problem is I get lost almost every time I go.

I get distracted by the trees, the flowers, the birds and the butterflies.  I love to smell the pine and feel the breeze by streams of water.  But I forget about the little painted marks on the side

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Heartsong–Opening My Eyes

I experienced Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5:1-12) in a new way at the Alabama Heartsong Retreat last week.  I realize now I had been blind, but now I see in a new way.  Let me explain.

I moved around the circle of 50 placing my hand on a different head in random order

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