November 6, 2020-
My faith in the Divine has brought me three consistent comforts, over the decades. As I sat in the second night of a four-night evening retreat, focusing on Divine Light, I saw an emanation of the first of these: The golden light in a neighbour’s window.
The glow of amber light, often lighting my way in a dark night, has reassured me-whether the street lights of my childhood-saying it was time to go home or the light in a window of a house in a forest, saying that in a time of need, there would be another human soul who might be of aid.
I have spent the past three days working with students in need of self-sufficiency enhancement. The second comfort to me has ever been the voice of a child asking: “May I do this myself?” My answer is always the same: “Go for the gold!” Whether it was a young girl tying her own shoes for the first time, or a little boy writing his own letters and numbers on a page, being present when independence results in genuine strength is a true honour.
The third comfort is the joy of being with others in a gathering, in whatever form the needs of the time provide. In many cases, electronic gatherings are the only way, either because of public health issues or because of the need to communicate with those who live far afield. I have carefully participated in physical gatherings, and as long as precautions are taken by one and all, I will continue to do so, in a limited manner, until the global health emergency is brought under control-in a real sense.
There are many comforts in my life. These are three of the most enduring.
Too many are awash in a sea of uncertainty. They have neither guide posts of guiding light to show them the way to safety. You and I are fortunate to have our faith as a touchstone!
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What the country sorely needs, and what I will address in the next post, is for the incoming moderate/progressive administration to truly be listening to, and considering the views of, all those whose hopes have been dashed, or upended, by the results, thus far, of this election.
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Well written, thoughtful, comforting words.
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Thank you, Judy. I will have more to say, later today.
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The world needs comfort and when it arrives, it needs to be accepted. Nicely written post.
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The comfort will arrive, as a counterpoint to the bluster and headwinds which will long continue.
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