Imagine that I’m up in the attic of this old, wood frame house of mine. Dust sparkles in the light filtering through the shutters and I’m going through the contents of an old foot locker that I haven’t opened in years. I pull out a manila file folder and open it to find pieces I wrote over a decade ago.
I don’t know what led me to this discovery. But later, when I asked myself what it was all about, an inner knowing came to me. It was so I could share two of the pieces with you. Consider them little gifts of thanks to you, just because.
The first one is called “Grace in Rocky Places.” It goes like this:
Few places are totally barren or wholly devoid of hope. Life pushes itself through the smallest cracks, takes root in the most unlikely places.
Eventually, the longest winter gives way to spring. The darkness gives way to light.
Be at peace.
You, who are not made of rock, are filled with more possibilities than you know and have eternity in which to fulfill them.
Keep faith alive in your heart; hold fast to your aspirations. Regardless of appearances or circumstances, life will make a way.
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And the second one is “A Blessing for Your Journey.”
May your pathway open into sunlight and stepping stones show you the way.
May the waters be placid around you, the breezes mild and the weather fair.
May each step you take enlarge you, expanding your vision, your courage and faith.
May you dare the unknown with confidence and find loveliness wherever you go.
May your heart speak thanks for every grace offered, and your hands reach out in kindness to all you meet along the way.
May you hear the Great Yes whispering all around you and breathe in rhythm with its song, knowing that it sings for you, and of you, for you are one of its own.
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It’s good to rummage around in your attic every now and then. I’ll be wishing you a week of interesting discoveries.
Warmly,
Susan