Remember..

Today I needed to be reminded that "Life is changed, not taken away"! 

My heart breaks at the death of a vibrant  19 year old male and then an

 incredible 31 year old woman!!

I knew them and their families through my Pastoral Ministry work

here in Rhode Island.

 I have been given the gift of life for 66 years..

I do not understand ..."Luv"..  Sacred Mystery

But

I trust Your Love...

You have the Bigger Picture that I do not..

Life is changed...not taken away...

Peace and strength to all those who grieve the loss

of a loved one...

Life is changed...not taken away!!

Thank you dear Blue...for reminding me

of our

on going transformation process...

LIFE IS  CHANGED NOT TAKEN AWAY!

How well and in what am I rooted?

What an incredible web of roots tree has!  Which has me thinking about my own roots.. not in terms of family history but in what grounds me.!  Nourishes me?  Sparks my energy?  Where do I gather strength when the journey gets rough?  What keeps me going when the road has lots of twists and turns?

Is it possible to take our roots for granted?  How often do I give thanks for my roots?  And I have to include my family roots because without them.. I would not be here!   More and more I am  seeing that my "family roots" are more expansive then just the human family!

Ahhhhhhhhhh roots...you have given me much to ponder.. Thank you!

Ah Ha moment...

How often do I have to hear something before I really take it in?   I have always been awed by the development of the Butterfly from Caterpillar to Chrysalis to Butterfly.. The process was slow...deliberate and fulfilled in its own time.

Well.. today I realized that I/WE/Life is in that same process, each Being in their own way, on a daily basis.
Moment to moment is a movement toward growth...and we as humans are conscious of our choices as to how and when we will proceed.   How blessed we are to be given that opportunity moment to moment on a daily basis.

Somehow this Ah Ha moment energizes me and challenges me to take each gifted moment and do my utmost to move forward in a positive and intentional manner!! 

It's not that I was not aware of this Life process.. It's just that I now truly realize the gift and impact of the Life Energy and process that I share with all life. All of my choices matter..all of my thoughts matter..small or large..!  All Life Forms affect the life and growth of one another...our interactions with all of our family members matter. 

Thank you dear Butterfly for manifesting in your life the life process we all share.. each in our own way..
Thank you Mystery of Life for opening my eyes and my heart to the magnificent and precious gift we are and are becoming!!

The words of Saint Iraneus come to mind.. He said.. The Glory of God is Man fully alive..  I think he would also resonate with the adaptation "The Glory of God is All Creation Fully Alive!!

Let us take each moment of our Aliveness and move forward until we can sing with joy of being Fully Alive.. and... the gift is.. "Fully Alive" keeps expanding and expanding... Wow...!    

Celebrate ...

After a difficult day yesterday the sun came out today..I was taking myself far too seriously and my focus was on ME ..my shoulds. and oughts were in high gear..!  Peace came as I chose to be more compassionate with myself and lovingly accept "All of Me"...doing the best I can in this moment! 

Thank you beautiful golden flower for reflecting the beauty of the sun coming back into my life.   And I think Sun would add.. Ah..Assunta..I never left..you just couldn't see me through your clouded vision!!

Risk Taker..

I've been getting stuck in moving forward because I hesitate in taking risks and let my fear of change hold me back.  This image caught my eye because to me it said..to grow here will be risky.. but I'm willing to take the chance .. and that is just what I need.. to be willing to take the chance.. how else do we grow!

Thank you Tree for your courage and willingness to take the risk of growing in what some may consider an unlikely spot..your journey has given me the courage to step out!!
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A different perception..

With this view of Mountain..I have a greater appreciation for the skill and strength of those who climb mountains!!  The path is not clear and negotiating the path requires attentiveness, sure footing and patience... The climb is not about speed...its about being focused and reaching the goal....So much like life itself!!  
Your beauty, Mountain, is worth the climb..and the journey to the goal is valued just as much!

Thank you for also showing me that, as much as I love and honor you, I also have to honor my physical limitations and know that climbing you  is not possible.  The same skills in climbing you, however, are just as valuable in climbing the mountains of my life journey.

Golden Sunset..

inviting all Beings to take time to rest

and to BE..

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