The light of the rising sun hits the fog fringed trees and their colors are "turned on" for the day. Surely they had their color during the night, but without the light to reveal them, they were effectively colorless. Do we need "the light" to shine upon us to reveal our colors? Our humanity doesn't change when we are without the light, but the practical revelation of it does. We need the light. May the Divine Light shine upon you, and "turn you on" today.
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This day breaks upon us in all its glory. What will you make of it? Will you fill it with as much beauty and divine presence as is in this sunrise? The opportunity is yours.
One of the hardest things in life is letting go. Be it to the good, or the not so good, we often cling to safety and security. We cling to what was just as this seed was clinging to the seed pod where it was born and nurtured. But unless it lets go, it can not fly free and reach its potential. Is there something that you are clinging to that is keeping you from reaching your potential. Letting go will not mean forgetting where you came from, you will still be that which you were created to be. Letting go means flying off in freedom and ultimately setting your own roots and bearing fruit. Let go.
I saw you in the spring, green and busting forth
I saw you in the summer, dripping wet with purple dew I see you in the autumn, standing proud in faded glory Will I see you in the winter, holding seeds of promise new The autumnal equinox is nearly upon us. The lush greens of a cool wet summer are starting to change into the festive colors of fall. Produce from the gardens and fields fill our barns and storage bins. Have you ever looked at the world around you and considered that in this cycle of the natural world, autumn is the season of death. It is completion. Plants have flourished and grown producing a harvest and seeds for the next generatiion. Now they die or go dormant. Are we to mourn this passing, this death, or are we to celebrate the productivity and joy of life which ends in such a burst of color? I think I'll celebrate.
Millie, we celebrate your life. Millie was a wonderful example of a deeply spiritual person. Her life was filled with grace and passion. Her example and love inspired us. What a wonderful witness she was that lives on in our lives. How many "seeds of faith" did she plant in those that she came in contact with? Many more, I am sure, than the few seeds in the milkweed plant pictured above. Consider how far the seeds Millie planted have already traveled, and consider how far they will continue to travel as those she touched continue to touch the world with God's creative and redeeming word. To remember and celebrate Millie's life, let us live the love.
Many traditions use the triquetra. Its use is filled with symbolism. Today, just enjoy its soft and simple beauty. And enjoy the soft and simple beauty of this day.
Certain trees are the harbingers of autumn. They bring delight to the eye and give a foretaste of the visual feast to come. I must admit they also bring a small sense of foreboding with them because they hint of the cooler weather to come, and then the winter snows to follow. As harbingers they make us conscious of the passing of time, but as such they become reminders to live in the moment. Do not mourn the passing of the summer warmth. Do not fear the cold winds of winter. Enjoy the beauty and moments of this day.
Timing is so important in life. These photos were taken just minutes apart. The sun was washing the lake and sky in vibrant colors, but then, just a few minutes later the clouds stepped forth to stand between, and everything muted into shades of grey. Many lessons can be taken from this. What lesson would you learn from this?
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AuthorJoel Kreger is a writer who grew up in Minnesota, spent many years of his life in Iowa and Wisconsin, and now lives in Minnesota. His life experience includes careers of serving 17 years as a Lutheran parish pastor, working 18 years as a public school teacher, and now writing as a novelist and blogger. Archives
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