How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical? It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand. I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture. My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
Thank you , Mary and yes … it was as though we were given the chance to do life in the deeps — to serve human kind as a gift — to care for the world Strange aweful power was dancing through us We were joyfully being Jim Wiegel “…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“. The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver
On Oct 10, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical?
It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand.
I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture.
My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
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Given the chance to do life inthe deeps, to serve all mankind is the gift that I be Tocare for the world is the burden I bear, invent with my life, 'tisthe cost of my care. Chorus: Strange aweful power isdancing through me, buoyantly forging impossible be With all my heart I'm pouredout endlessly; I'm burdened eternally. Whollyengulfed in unbounded rapport, doomed for the world, my life whollyoutpoured Alwaysencumbered, tomorrow is here, molding the future the cost of my care. Burningwith wisdom, empowered to do: the weight of the world for all meneverywhere Guardianof all, to all history an heir: absurdly in charge, 'tis the cost ofmy care. Repeatfirst verse without the chorus. Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 07:28:09 PM MST, James Wiegel via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Thank you , Mary and yes … it was as though we were given the chance to do life in the deeps— to serve human kind as a gift— to care for the world Strange aweful power was dancing through us We were joyfully being Jim Wiegel “…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“. The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver On Oct 10, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical? It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life outand gave meaning to the tasks at hand. I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzedand every person's contribution to the venture. My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death. _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Amen! Jann On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 9:17 AM Holcombe Wanda via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Thank You Mary for sharing my thoughts so beautifully as well.🌟
I believe we are ALL connected past, present and future and live with ALL in our hearts and BEINGS.
I am thankful for the Gift of Joe in my LIFE…..past, present and Always ☀️✨🌟💫 Grace and Peace Wanda Gay Batchelor Holcombe
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2023, at 12:43 AM, James Wiegel via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Given the chance to do life in the deeps, to serve all mankind is the gift that I be
To care for the world is the burden I bear, invent with my life, 'tis the cost of my care.
*Chorus:*
Strange aweful power is dancing through me, buoyantly forging impossible be
With all my heart I'm poured out endlessly; I'm burdened eternally.
Wholly engulfed in unbounded rapport, doomed for the world, my life wholly outpoured
Always encumbered, tomorrow is here, molding the future the cost of my care.
Burning with wisdom, empowered to do: the weight of the world for all men everywhere
Guardian of all, to all history an heir: absurdly in charge, 'tis the cost of my care.
*Repeat first verse without the chorus.*
Jim Wiegel <http://partnersinparticipation.com/james-wiegel/>
The unknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, all that. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plain sailing. John Lennon
401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
623-363-3277
jfwiegel@yahoo.com <marilyn.oyler@gmail.com>
www.partnersinparticipation.com
On Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 07:28:09 PM MST, James Wiegel via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Thank you , Mary and yes … it was as though we were given the chance to do life in the deeps — to serve human kind as a gift — to care for the world
Strange aweful power was dancing through us
We were joyfully being
Jim Wiegel
“…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“.
The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver
On Oct 10, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical?
It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand.
I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture.
My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
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Yes! That says it for me Mary. Well said. Well said, indeed! On Tue, Oct 10, 2023, 8:20 PM Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical?
It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand.
I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture.
My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Beautiful. Thank you, Mary. Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical?
It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand.
I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture.
My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
So well said Mary! Thank you. Catherine Welch Sent from Mail for Windows From: Sarah Buss via OE Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:45 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community Cc: Sarah Buss Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] JWMathew's birth anniversary Beautiful. Thank you, Mary. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 10, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical? It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand. I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture. My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death. _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
I so appreciate you, Mary! You have been a shining light in my life and this is so beautifully expressed, it brings tears. I never had a chance to work closely with Joe, only Lynn. And yet what he catalyzed and carried for so many years carried us as well, and still does. Sunny *Sunny Walker * *She/her/hers* *On **Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) tribal land* Certified Facilitator (Also Certified ToP Facilitator) ToP Methods Mentor Trainer - Upcoming Courses <https://www.top-training.net/w/> Virtual Facilitation Collaborative Senior Facilitator sunny.sunwalker@gmail.com 303-587-3017 For diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging inquiries: sunny@diversityinnovators.com www.diversityinnovators.com For virtual facilitation inquiries: sunny@virtualfacilitationcollaborative.com www.virtualfacilitationcollaborative.com On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 7:20 PM Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical?
It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand.
I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture.
My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Mary, Your poem is the perfect word picture of my experience of life in our Order and afterwards. Thank you for this gift, among the many you have given. I am still picturing you and Cyprian in your lovely home in Puna and our enjoying custard apples!! God is good and we are among those who are blessed. Hope you are your family are doing well. I love the beautiful bowl your daughter made which sits in my dining room now. I’d love for you to come visit it and us someday…. Be well and keep being the presence of your Mystery, depth and greatness. Love to all, Louise Jack says Hi and thanks too! From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:20 PM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Mary Kurian D'Souza <marykdsouza@gmail.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] JWMathew's birth anniversary How do I respect the value of being a part of the Order Ecumenical? It recreated who I thought I was, recreated the stage on which I played my life out and gave meaning to the tasks at hand. I am immensely grateful for the journey of consciousness that was made possible by the work that JWMathews catalyzed and every person's contribution to the venture. My gratitude to everyone who participated in this journey before JWM was born and after his death.
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