Word for Today: Threshold
[The Desert Mothers and Fathers] journey into the desert was the crossing of a threshold towards an intentional awareness of God’s presence and recognizing that worldly pleasures bring little long-term satisfaction. The aim was to experience God in each moment and activity.
—Christine Valters Paintner, The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within
Reflective Question: What can you do to simplify your life so that each moment offers a window on to the Divine?
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4 Responses
Inspiring, JoAnn!
THRESHOLD
Tree roots are a
Hidden hazard creating
Ruts necessitating looking down during
Evening walk on dark
Suburban pavements.
Hovering in the twilight sky
One star.
Look up. Crescent moon
Delights, tantalising glimpses making beautiful
Silhouettes of tall trees liminal moments.
Jane, I love this!
“simplify”
see
into
moment
pause ~
leaning in
finding
you
Beautiful, JoAnn. It’s sparse, and it says everything!