Gratitude

Gratitude

Closing out November with thanksgiving for so many blessings during these challenging times, and in anticipation of Advent 2022,  with hopeful hearts,  I share this reflection on the virtue that has been known to cancel out “fear:” GRATITUDE To be grateful...
Autumn Memories

Autumn Memories

For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:  A time to… -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Each autumn I find myself steeped in memories.  The memory of raking thousands of dried oak leaves in my backyard as a child, creating paths that...
Intention for Respite

Intention for Respite

The past two years we have weathered many storms.  I wonder when we are going to find calm waters.   At least for a while.  And every summer I begin by hoping I will be refreshed and renewed by the time September rolls around.   Yet, with...