We are having wonderful fall weather here in Colorado. However, next week we will see colder weather. Late yesterday morning I stood on my porch enjoying a glazed donut and glass of milk, soaking up the sun’s warming rays and watching the constant falling of leaves, twisting and spinning on their short journey. It’s a mesmerizing experience to be aware of my breath while being a witness to nature changing, creating. I felt filled with gratitude. And this morning is just as lovely of a fall morning. As soon as I stepped out the door into the darkness I was met with a captivating quiet and stillness. I then accepted the gift of the sunrise colors over the CSU campus as I rode to Mugs for a wonderful Old Town mocha made by my barista Ethan, then conversation and laughter with Jeff.
On the way home I rode through the CSU Oval listening to the sound of my tires rolling through the fallen leaves. Again, I felt filled with gratitude. Yet, I am aware that not all of the world has this state of silence, peace, and serenity. Nor are are all my days this way. Chaos, death, fear and suffering fills their days instead. My heart cries for them and I grapple with my feelings of helplessness. So even though I do not understand prayer or the prayer as I was taught in my youth, I do as Joyce Wilson-Sanford says, “I pray anyway.” Somehow, someway the prayer is given. May you enjoy this Sunday!
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Earl
The world seems especially unsettled these days, and for many, life is filled with uncertainty and despair. I recognize that we are among the lucky ones, as our situations provide some stability. It frustrates and saddens me to see others who are suffering. I tend to be the kind of person who likes to fix things when they are broken, but addressing all that is broken now is beyond my reach. So, I wake up each day hoping that tomorrow might bring some resolutions and improvements.
Monte Stevens
Yep! I think we are talking about the same feeling. I am now at a place where I will touch the world around me with a hope that the ripple from that will touch someone else and then someone else… I hope I am able encounter those who are suffering within my small circle of the world and help but not fix. Thank you as I enjoy your ability to articulate in your comments and your blog.