My book is available to order:
Words, Wonder,
and the Divine in You
“Awe is more than an emotion; it is a way of understanding, insight into a meaning greater than ourselves. The beginning of awe is wonder, and the beginning of wisdom is awe.”
—Abraham Joshua Heschel
Muddy Buddhas -
looking at the Divine within…
True story:
There is a solid gold Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand, that remained hidden for hundreds of years - covered in mud and clay and pieces of broken glass. During an attempt to move it in the mid-20th century, the truth was unveiled. Underneath layers of ordinary earthen camouflage lay a precious treasure: a solid gold Buddha.
You are like that Buddha. You are precious. You are a treasure. Layers of other people’s expectations and unfulfilled dreams cover over the glory of your divine essence and innate goodness.
Breathe into who you truly are - and who you were created to be all along.
Deep down: we are all just muddy buddhas…
You are invited into conversation with Teacher, Pastor, and Author Deborah Roof
(MS, MDiv, DMin, Labyrinth Facilitator )
My pronouns: She/Her (and so are my wife Liz’s!)
My verbs: Seeking, Listening, Paying Attention, Wondering, Giving Thanks
Teacher - 20 years / UCC Pastor - 20 years
What’s next? I’ve traveled a lot, I’ve read a lot, I’ve worked a lot. Now it’s time to share and listen to others, building community with open-Spirited souls who like questions as much as I do. Read my book, share it, get a group together and invite me to come hear your stories of God-winks and divine moments.
We are all just a bunch of Muddy Buddhas - show us your gold within!
When is the last time you took time to ponder?
A truly remarkable gift you can give yourself:
Do you ever wonder about coincidences?
Do you ponder if your life has meaning?
When do you sit back and reflect?
