The picture you see to the left is a picture of Holden Village nestled in the Cascade Mountains of the Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan, WA. It is a place to retreat, but also a place to be in community with others. It is probably the most serene and peaceful place I have ever been. They make it very clear to you that the intention of Holden village is to provide a place for people to come to nourish their spirit. And in so doing they carry that renewed spirit back into the world as a way to help bring peace and well-being to our world. In 1985-1986 a piece of music was written called, Holden Evening Prayer, to hold and uplift the spirit of people and facilitate peace in our world. In that same spirit of peace, an excerpt of the prayer is offered here.
~ For peace between nations, for peace between peoples...hold us in love
~For all those who govern, that justice might guide them...hold us in love
~For all those who labor in service to others...hold us in Love
~Grant weather that nourishes all of creation...hold us in love
~Keep watch on our loved ones and keep us from danger...hold us in love
~Help us, comfort us, all of our days.
It is a beautiful prayer. May you be held in grace and love~
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