In-betweenness and being in the mist

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The chilled mist rolling into the valley, obliterating the contours, and then rolling out again was an interesting experience. And I wonder whether these in-between times we’ve been exploring have other parallels. Because when we find ourselves in these gaps, we often lose sight of the contours of the landscape. So perhaps it’s at these … Read more

For everything, there is a time

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Sometimes we sitwith our hands open –resting into the chair,knowing there’s nothing morewe can do,but be at peace,and see what fallsinto our laps. This isn’t resignation,or fatalism.It’s the placewe come to whenour job is tobe at rest.Not trying to makethings happen, butcome with appreciativeexpectation for thepossibilities awaiting. For all that has been –thanks;and for all … Read more

Being wide open for adventure

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Am I ready for adventure? What an odd question for an unremarkable day in October. Yet maybe not. If we are not open to seeing possibilities, perhaps we won’t notice the doors opening before us. John O’Donohue’s blessing For a New Beginning ends with the encouragement to be awake for adventure. And that doesn’t always … Read more

The invitation of morning light

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What are our expectations of this morning and this day? Is it just another re-run of yesterday and last week? Or are there new things to notice, however small, and experiences that grow who we are? Because each day is a fresh start, we will never have it again. And it begins by choosing to … Read more