Bethaney- I think everyone should consider doing this: “With this heaviness and concern in heart and mind, today I picked up my real camera (not my phone) and wandered around my home capturing images of things I found beautiful, safe, delightful, and warm.” Thank you for your openness and warmth.
Beautiful reflections (and beautiful fall photos and sweet smile), Bethaney - thank you for this. My anxiety-prone heart, so rattled by PTSD & grief over the years, has to constantly fight for rest & quiet...something that I need most, yet something I avoid. (Isn't it funny how quiet, once a space of such solace, can become frightening as we experience more of the challenges of life?)
I am heartbroken tonight as I watch the election results. Reading and rereading these words is holding me in this moment. Thank you.
No matter what comes, our lives and stories are held by a Goodness much grander than we can imagine. We do not control much of anything that makes for life and flourishing. It is all held, we are all held, by a Love who has knit intentions of care and connection into the very fabric of what it means to be alive. As people, we borrow from that eternal source and are invited to participate in co-creating communities of care and connection alongside one another. This election, though surely consequential, will not absolve us of our responsibility to show up as wholehearted people, dedicated to the daily work of loving well, of caring for our neighbors, and of building communities of service and faith.
I’m learning to let it all be held by Love. I’m learning to find rest and trust and purpose there. What might this look like for you?
Bethaney- I think everyone should consider doing this: “With this heaviness and concern in heart and mind, today I picked up my real camera (not my phone) and wandered around my home capturing images of things I found beautiful, safe, delightful, and warm.” Thank you for your openness and warmth.
Thank you for reading, Thalia. If you pick up your camera, let me know. I'd love to see what you capture.
Beautiful reflections (and beautiful fall photos and sweet smile), Bethaney - thank you for this. My anxiety-prone heart, so rattled by PTSD & grief over the years, has to constantly fight for rest & quiet...something that I need most, yet something I avoid. (Isn't it funny how quiet, once a space of such solace, can become frightening as we experience more of the challenges of life?)
I often feel like a toddler fighting sleep when it comes to the rest my soul needs. Right there with you!
So beautiful. Really feel all of this.
Thank you, Marah. Tender times were living through.
I am heartbroken tonight as I watch the election results. Reading and rereading these words is holding me in this moment. Thank you.
No matter what comes, our lives and stories are held by a Goodness much grander than we can imagine. We do not control much of anything that makes for life and flourishing. It is all held, we are all held, by a Love who has knit intentions of care and connection into the very fabric of what it means to be alive. As people, we borrow from that eternal source and are invited to participate in co-creating communities of care and connection alongside one another. This election, though surely consequential, will not absolve us of our responsibility to show up as wholehearted people, dedicated to the daily work of loving well, of caring for our neighbors, and of building communities of service and faith.
I’m learning to let it all be held by Love. I’m learning to find rest and trust and purpose there. What might this look like for you?
I see you and I hear you, Amara. ❤️