"Nature is another important aspect of nourishing the……" — Joan Z. Borysenko
"Nature is another important aspect of nourishing the soul. After a hike in the mountains where we live, for instance, I feel a remarkable sense of gratitude and awe. My mind quiets down and allows me to see more clearly the beauty of creation. And through that gratitude, the beauty of the universe is reflected back to the creator."
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Joan Z. Borysenko
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19 Quotes by Joan Z. Borysenko
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Thank God for what doesn't need healing.
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Perhaps the hardest lesson to learn is not to be attached to the results of your actions.
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