Author Archives: Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

About Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

I am a grandmother, a classical homeopath, a mystical poet, and an interfaith minister. I also have a large, enduring place in my heart for Paris. I first spent time in Paris in 1961, as a Fulbright scholar. I remained in France for three years, living also in Toulouse and in Nancy. I have revisited France and Paris multiple times since then, and have come to know The city and surroundings quite well. I grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where there were many Franco-Americans, and their language fascinated me. I was fortunate in 6th grade, when my family moved, to find myself in a Catholic French speaking girls' school, where I had the wonderful fortune of becoming bilingual. It still feeds my soul deeply, to visit Paris, speak French, and reconnect with the little French girl in me. I am serving presently as President of the global online Peace Initiative called LivingPeaceNow.Org. We are bringing together worldwide in 3 languages — English, French, and Spanish— small groups of Connected Peacemakers to help deepen and hold Peace globally with their thoughts, words, and actions. My goal as a minister is to add richness to life for those who resonate to more than one religious tradition or to none -- those with mixed religions as well as the unchurched, untempled, and unmosqued. All of us, whatever our cultural allegiances, hunger for and need support in finding the transcendent joy that's ours to find in this earthly life. All of us need and want to celebrate beautifully the great and small milemarker moments. All of us crave the beauty of prayer as an expression of our participation in universal love. All of us wish to learn a greater vision, to see our lives opening to the Divine. All of us desire deeply to find serenity and peace that lasts no matter what happens today and tomorrow. This is the meaning of Transcendessence. We find the essence of spirit and transcend the narrow constraints of our bodies and egos. Join us today by subscribing, so you won't miss a single poem, message, prayer, or meditation. And for more varied and beautiful spiritual resources check out the Living Peace Now Facebook page and our website: http://LivingPeaceNow.Org.

Notre Dame is Burning

Paris Burning?   Flames on Notre Dame… No … But there they are… The  roof alight — they say it’s wood.  Tower crumbles, Painful sight,  My heart weeps, thinking about a thousand years   of music, wars, tears, and worship.   … Continue reading

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What Would you do…

Learning the Truth Paris, April 9, 2019  What would you do differently if you learned that… There is no reality outside of what you think and feel? You need connection with others to create something together that all can experience?  … Continue reading

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Paris April 2019 For the first time, we’ve returned to Paris in less than 5 months, so-it all still seems familiar.  I‘Ve also been studying Paul Levy on Quantum Reality.  Strange,, for the first time I’m realizing that it’s possible … Continue reading

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Channeling Rip Van Winkle – in Paris

Arriving in Paris from the US has a Rip Van Winkle feeling to it… Continue reading

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Appreciating Lots of Things Including Feet!

Appreciating Feet!  Monday October 9 2017 This trip has been a lesson in how important it is to have working feet!  Being in a large city like Paris brings this necessity into high relief.  Doing anything or going anywhere for … Continue reading

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Parisian Sunday Spirit

Sunday Spirit Sunday in Paris is special.  One sees a lightheartedness, a disposition to play, that is not visible on regular days. Traffic is seriously diminished for one thing. People are strolling, often in family groups or in couples. Every … Continue reading

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A Community of Diners

A Community of Diners   After spending most of three days housebound because of my infected toe and the doctor’s warnings and instructions on how to care for it (crutches, no shoe, no pressure on the ground…) I was really … Continue reading

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Exploring Fast Food in Paris

Fast Food in Paris Really?  Isn’t Paris the anti-fast-food location par excellence? It turns out that Paris is not immune to the influence of ever increasing numbers of tourists, or the onslaught of fads imported from elsewhere.  The post office … Continue reading

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SOS Doctors

SOS Doctors There’s something about being away from home – engaging in unaccustomed activities, eating new foods, drinking different water, being susceptible to a place’s germs or insect bites…. Sooner or later minor emergencies happen, especially over a longer stay. … Continue reading

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Histories and Mysteries – Place St. Sulpice

Exploring New Neighborhoods – St Sulpice   Like most large cities, Paris is subdivided into functioning neighborhoods—communities containing all the resources supporting daily life.  It will take us years, if ever, to become acquainted with all of Paris’ neighborhoods.  Each … Continue reading

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