… watching for the brushstrokes of God
“Enable us to carry out from this place peace and strength that here we gain. Because we have talked with You here, may we be able to work more patiently for Your kingdom, bringing light upon the problems that perplex the world, dispelling the night of doubt and fear with Your sheltering love.” ~ from Meditations of the Heart
How do you carry peace?
A pilgrimage is an intentional journey into this experience of unknowing and discomfort for the sake of stripping away preconceived expectations. We grow closer to God beyond our own imagination and ideas. ~ Christine Valters Paintner
What is stripped away?
“And the thing about blooming is, nothing about the process is easy. It requires every part of you to stretch upward, with your roots firmly planted in the ground; and in the sun, and in the rain, and wind, you stand anyway, even against the pull of the soil.” ~ Morgan Harper Nichols
Where are you blooming?
…It is the opening of eyes long closed.
It is the vision of far off things
seen for the silence they hold…. ~ David Whyte
What do you see?
Sunshine spilling forth
bursting full juicy flavor
raspberry sweetness
What taste of summer are you grateful for?
Summer moon rising
letting go of daytime heat
humid spaciousness
What is summer evenings invitation?
With the Eyes of the Heart 