When
I have
too many
things on my list
I cannot focus
on all of them at once.
If I do, nothing gets done.
I find I have to close my eyes
and breathe deeply to quiet my mind.
Then I can begin, one thing at a time.
EPIPHANY
January 11, 2018
In
matters
where there is
disagreement,
rage and anger surge,
tension is palpable,
listening is difficult,
constructive dialogue ceases.
Jesus brought tension and discomfort
but challenged us, not to hate but to love.
EPIPHANY
January 10, 2018
My
eyes close
preparing
breathing in peace
and breathing out calm
letting go of all thoughts
quieting nerves and muscles
so that no distractions remain
I am unencumbered and present
In prayer, I am able to meet God
EPIPHANY
January 8,2018
Snow
lingers
one more day.
The icy ground
frozen and barren.
Soon cleansing rains will come
washing away salt and sand
melting white snow into the earth
saturating dormant plants and roots
who thirst to reappear when warmth returns.
EPIPHANY
January 8, 2018
Traveling today makes the world seem small,
by air, land or sea, distant lands reached
in a matter of a few hours.
In ancient times, a journey
was long, fraught with danger.
Three wise men set off
to see the Child
following
just a
star.
EPIPHANY
January 7, 2018
In
my sleep,
I conduct
an orchestra
of stress and worry.
The melody begins
slowly at first, then builds as
flashes of concern come crashing
in like cymbals, jolting me awake.
A deep breath, silent prayer, sleep returns.
EPIPHANY
January 6, 2018
The
cold wind,
relentless,
adding a chill
that cuts to the bone.
Layers of scarves, hats, gloves,
and a warm coat do little
to keep cold from penetrating.
It’s hard to remember being hot.
Winter will fade to summer soon enough.
CHRISTMAS
January 5, 2018
There
are days
when no work
gets done at home,
yet I am busy.
Having lunch with my Dad.
Helping him put things away.
He gets very frustrated that
he cannot do these things by himself.
I tell him one day I will need help too.
CHRISTMAS
January 4, 2018
I
have been
deceived by
expectations,
unrealistic
goals I set for myself.
It is too easy to be
disappointed when I fall short
but not hold myself accountable.
Fear is not failing but failing to try.
CHRISTMAS
January 3, 2018
Old
and new,
both vital
to the future.
What may have worked well
in the past has purpose,
creating a sound basis
upon which we build stepping stones
to bridge the gap created by change.
The value of the past is the future.
CHRISTMAS
January 2, 2018
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