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Hi, I'm Caroline Oakes —

Welcome to my site, where I try to spotlight wonder in the every day, along with “noticings” and insights from spiritual traditions around the world that might help keep us connected and attuned to this “Way” of being that I think we're all called to be  on together —

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Caroline Oakes
Writer/Essayist Practice the Pause
Honoring Imbolc and Early Spring's Sight-Unseen Magic
Feb 2

Feb 2 Honoring Imbolc and Early Spring's Sight-Unseen Magic

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Please Join Me At the Centering Prayer Summit
Jan 13

Jan 13 Please Join Me At the Centering Prayer Summit

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The Acorn and the Oak Tree
Jan 12

Jan 12 The Acorn and the Oak Tree

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The Magic and Mystery of Saint Nicholas
Dec 6

Dec 6 The Magic and Mystery of Saint Nicholas

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Finding Ancient (Pagan) Meaning in the Darkness of Advent
Nov 28

Nov 28 Finding Ancient (Pagan) Meaning in the Darkness of Advent

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Facing Our Darkness on Halloween Night
Oct 31

Oct 31 Facing Our Darkness on Halloween Night

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A Higher Kind of Giving
Sep 15

Sep 15 A Higher Kind of Giving

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Appreciating August
Aug 19

Aug 19 Appreciating August

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Soaking In Some Beach Magic
Jul 11

Jul 11 Soaking In Some Beach Magic

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Finding Ourselves in the Lost Years
Jun 7

Jun 7 Finding Ourselves in the Lost Years

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Learning To See In New Ways
May 24

May 24 Learning To See In New Ways

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The Radical Power of Nonviolent Activism
Apr 20

Apr 20 The Radical Power of Nonviolent Activism

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Noli Me Tangere — A Moment Between Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth
Apr 17

Apr 17 Noli Me Tangere — A Moment Between Mary Magdalene and Jesus of Nazareth

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Catching Sight Of Your Soul
Mar 15

Mar 15 Catching Sight Of Your Soul

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"Remember You Are (Star)Dust, And Unto (Star)Dust You Shall Return"
Mar 2

Mar 2 "Remember You Are (Star)Dust, And Unto (Star)Dust You Shall Return"

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Oh, Savannah! Your park squares every other block, your Spanish moss draped trees, your warm & happy people, your gorgeous colors everywhere!
Oh Mary, she moves behind me• She leaves her fingerprints everywhere• Everytime the snow drifts• Every way the sand shifts• Even when the night lifts• She's always there.• Jesus says Mother I couldn't stay another day lo
Oh, Savannah! The exquisite nave of the Savannah Cathedral. #lookuo #Savannah #Presence
This amazing 30 foot magical tree sits on the corner of a busy intersection in Boulder, Colorado, with cars and bikers whizzing by day and night. I am awed by the thought of some wonderful soul somehow managing to string lights all the way to the ou
When you finally close your laptop and look out the window to see when the plane is going to land — #breathtaking #coloradomountains #pay attention #notice #gorgeouscolor
Sooooo thankful for beautiful indoor flowering plants on cold February days. (See two stalks on this Clivia this year)! #notice #pause #gratefulness #contemplativephotography
• Happy Imbolc, Everyone! Today, February 2nd, marks the yearly celebration of a centuries-old Gaelic festival day called Imbolc. I’ve only recently discovered this delightful and life-giving festival that blessedly falls halfway between
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