Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the b…

Frederick Buechner
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Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace. ✨ FaceBook post byFrederick Buechner from Jun 12, 2014
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