The Essence of Who I Am

Sharon McKellar of the Oakland Public Library has collected all kinds of items – doodles, recipes, old photographs – left in books returned to the library. After attempting to find their owners, she scrubs personal identifying information, then scans and uploads them to the library’s website. See them here.
“Each of us leaves a legacy, whether we mean to or not, stamped on the hearts of others. We leave behind our attitude toward the world, for whether we inspired in others a love for life. We will be remembered for our smiles and frowns, our laughter and complaints, for our kindness and our selfishness.”
​– Joah Chittister, The Gift of Years
Affirmative prayer: I give thanks to know that my name – the essence of who I am – is etched in the heart of God. May the spirit of my life be a blessing to others. Today, I share the love and truth of Oneness with my sisters and brothers. Today, I lift up another. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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