Reflections on a Weekend
Thoughts for continued development of your spiritual awareness.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”
--A song from an ancient seeker
Monday: Taking the time
This weekend was spent with family and friends enjoying the colorful rhythm of fall. Today I am spending a part of my “off” day getting away with a hospital volunteer and enjoying a trek through his forest. I need some time for re-creation. The beauty of fall colors and towering evergreens painting the rolling countryside will provide an excellent setting for reflection. I am going to take my time today, pausing to really enjoy the cleansing air. One of the better ways I can grow in my spiritual awareness is when I take opportunities to reflect on seasonal changes in the rhythms of nature.
This “away from the routine” time allows me to do some “soul work”. The question I am dealing with as I prepare to return to the workplace is this:
How can I better balance the demands of daily routine
so that every minute feels like a dance with the Divine?
I realize that this question is not just a personal one for me. The past years of listening to the heartsongs of others assures me that the question is a worthy one for each of us. I invite you to join me in the process and I look forward to this week. I pray that you will have a good week.
Prayer: Holy God, distract me from my busy-ness so that I can fully appreciate your presence. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
10.19.09
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