eSpiritualPractice

ByPamela Wood Browne

Most days I remember to click on my “Astronomy Picture of the Day” link. Thanks to this website, I have a web-based spiritual practice. I am so moved by pictures of the universe that just taking a moment to look at the amazing pictures fills me with awe, wonder and connectedness. A wonderful way to start the day or take a quick break from a stressful one.

[If you don’t like today’s picture, you can scroll through the previous days images at the bottom of the page. I use my favorite ones as background images for my office computer’s desktop.]

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