(From Barbara McLaughlin)
May you stumble and get up
May you weep and feel better
May you cry out in anger and curse and stomp
Our world has a plethora of things that make us stumble, weep and anger
And it has soul saving beauty
In the everchanging and luminous light whether dazzling or subtle gray
In music and art in all its forms
In bright rainbows and dramatic clouds
In the unknowable vast radiance of the heavens
In the embrace of loved ones
In the bosom of our family and friends
In the perfect cup of a beloved beverage sipped in a quiet place of restoration
In the breathtaking views of mountains
In the joy and laughter around a table
In the magic and mystery of seeds
In the majesty of the forest and the roar of the ocean
In the wonder of the myriad life forms on our planet
In the release and euphoria of vigorous exercise
In a mindful walk in nature
In random acts of kindness
In the satisfaction of work and play well done
In caring and being cared for
In spiritual renewal wherever you find it
In the celebration of coming together of like minds to create gifts of humanity for our world
In sharing your unique gifts
In being given unexpected gifts
In providing mutual aid
In the astonishing beauty of place everywhere around the globe
Let us keep on keeping on and put our drops of love into the world.
“Persistence and ingenuity” are our watch words. (taken from a novel by Joanna Miller)