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When was the last time you had coffee with yourself? Just between you and yourself, while sitting face to face, you exchanged probing gazes and dreaded the simple question: How […]

I often hear people speak of Centering Space as peaceful, quiet, enlightening. All are true. One of my favorite words to describe Centering Space is “safe.” It’s a safe place […]

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another.  Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted […]

My friend picked up the book that was on the front seat of my car before he stepped in. “Ah!” said he, “Nice book, can I borrow it?” “Of course […]

Carl Dister and Naja Yazbek at a Friday evening poetry gathering “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” -Albert Einstein If you spend time with small children you know that they are […]

I recently had a lovely discussion with a friend at Centering Space about meditation and what it means to “quiet the mind.” We both admitted that sitting for long periods […]

It starts on the 5th of July. I feel sorry for the kids who have to listen to “Back to School” ads from July 5th onwards; in other words, for […]

Last week I returned to Centering Space for a few days of renewal, as I have done many times over the last few years. I came because I longed for […]

…began with a discerned need to seek additional spiritual guidance. Partnering with Sister Mary Beth Marquard, HM on this journey over the past year or so has been both meaningful […]

2023 July Blog by Ann Duchez ~ If you drive a car, at some point in your life you probably turned the key in the ignition and did not hear […]