We enjoy walking along Austin Creek close by our place. If you look closely you might see or hear the great blue heron that flew up off the creek bed as I was photographing. We turn and walk along a path of old cedar trees. This peaceful environment is where we reflect and offer gratitude for the love that we are gifted with by so many in our lives. During these seemingly complicated and often frightening times we are living in now, reflecting on life’s small gifts with gratitude is an act of love in itself.
Anne Lamott published a short article today that was an offering of hope. She said she learned from a friend to go stand in whatever small circle of light you can find when feeling overwhelmed. I liked that.
Step out of the shadow and into any small circle of light, offer up gratitude, widen the circle, brighten the light, fill it with a peaceful heart, caring arms of protection and healing and hopefulness and goodness and hold onto each other.
