Author Archives: wbgayle

Thehush offallen snow.Utter stillnessa silent prayerof peace and solitude.A heartbeat the only noise.The blanket of white coveringthe stark darkness of earth’s fallow time.The hope of quickening with melting snow.

Thereis lightfrom the sun,in the likenessof the divine Source,in the hearts of those whopray for peace, healing, and strengthfor those who cannot see the light.Darkness does not hinder divine lightfor it comes from within and never dims.

I began writing this blog in 2012 and committed to writing a poem every day for a year, inviting God to speak to me through the words. Writing is my spiritual meditation and often the best way for me to … Continue reading →

Weare partof the whole,separatednot by our edgesbut by emotions offear, anxiety and hate,becoming trapped within our lives.Break free! Be the kindness you desireto connect to all that is beautiful. *Title and words inspired by a conversation between a father and … Continue reading →

Tofollowdoes not meanleaving behindand not looking back.Cast off fears and judgement.Pick up love and compassion.Follow by leading with the heart.By sowing grace and tending mercy,we are walking on the path with Jesus.

Timeto prayin secret,to be humbleand work inwardly.To listen for God’s willand get ours out of the way.From ashes to alleluias,embracing the wilderness within.Be still and know that God is in the pause.

Breathpulsing.A heart song.Its rhythmic beatenergizing andat the same time, soothing.It is the Holy Spirit,opening and shaping channels,the divine whisperer breathing loveinto vessels brimming with compassion.It is also in silence that the breathis the soundtrack for contemplation,the flow in and out … Continue reading →

Lentoffersa rare chancefor breathing room,contemplative spaceto carve new grooves, startingon the inner path, the oneat the center of our being.New channels of energy open,flowing out into God’s whole creation.

Shedthe pounds.Emotionsare heavy, likeunwanted baggage,crowding into spacestoo small to hold excesses.Gently unpack your convictions,and with care, do not replace with guilt.Travel lightly for the journey takes strength.

Whatwe doand don’t dodoes not matterto God, who loves usas we are, sins and all.It matters we are awareof the impact of our footprint,as we live within God’s creation,so that we can love ourselves and others.