“I am the Light of the world. So if you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, for living light will flood your path.”

Then you can forget your troubles, like water that has already passed by. Your​ life will be brighter than the sunshine at noon. Life’s darkest hours will shine like the morning sun.

I continue to cherish the picture that will always be remembered as a likeness of her hanging in my grandmother’s bedroom. And, having the background story makes it even more beloved.

Through your wisdom, and through countless generations you continue to bring many into the Light. We give thanks for all we have learned and continue to learn.

But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Higher Power who is in secret; and who sees in secret will reward you.

I wondered at the time, why can’t we all continue throughout our life to be that spiritually fortified and confident?

In my optimistic perspective on life, I view this as another life adventure. And I am excited to see what changes will come from this occurrence.

The Spirit is not meant to be boxed-in, and nor is our Higher Power meant to be defined.

But I do expect to be loved as I love everyone. And it is through love that we are able to accept the beauty found in all our diversities.

My prayer for the younger generation is that their values have more depth and are more inspired than some of my generation demonstrates.

I gaze out in wonderment and appreciation at the massive universe that is part of us or should I say that we are part of.

I’ve plenty of time for contemplation as I gingerly pulled these unwanted intruders while trying to avoid damaging the few seedlings that had sprouted.

Recently I received an unexpected gift from Dianna Tobi, who was a member of a youth group that I led at Coldstream Pastoral Charge in Nova Scotia.

It’s the chorus of all creation, it’s sung by all living things. It’s the chorus of all creation; a song the universe sings.

Summer is a time of strong growth and abundance. It is a time for slowing down and enjoying the sluggish days within the warmth of longer daylight.

Today I learned to embrace the weekly drumming, for 30 minutes, coming from our neighbours. Next week I may take my drum out and join them.