"El Cielo" (el c-eh-lo) in Spanish means "the sky" or "the heavens." "Taller" (ta-yér) is Spanish for "workshop" or "craftsman's studio."
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Hopi Elders' Prayer
Hold on to what is good,
Even if it is a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe,
Even if it is a tree that stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do,
Even if it is a long way from here.
Hold on to my hand,
Even when I've gone away from you.
Hold on to what is good.
Hold on to what is good.
Hold on to what is good.
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Here are lines from Annie Dillard. "Hasidism has a tradition that one of man's purposes is to assist God in the work of redemption by 'hallowing' the things of creation By a tremendous heave of his spirit, the devout man frees the divine sparks trapped in the mute things of time; he uplifts the forms and moments of creation, bearing the aloft into the rare air and hallowing fire in which all clys must shatter and burst." Sounds like the artist's job to me:.
Thank you for posting this beautiful prayer. I have made copies for everyone who will be at our Thanksgiving table this year. It is especially timely for us as someone we love was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and their family will be here, even though he can not. This will bring us all strength, and hope.
Blessings and gratitude,
Sheri
Thank you for posting this beautiful prayer -- it's very grounding especially during times when one questions some of the insanity around us and we wonder -- what can I do? This prayer says it all -- I will be sharing it.
All the best wishes to you and Linda and your families for the Thanksgiving season --
Diane Sandlin