Word for today: Call
This call to embark on a rigorous journey of reclaiming ourselves and our relationship to the divine often comes without our bidding. There are many reasons we might begin an inner pilgrimage. Perhaps we’ve experienced a great loss: a job, our health, a dear friend, a sense of identity, financial security, or a marriage. We know we can’t return to life as usual.
—Christine Valters Paintner, The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within
Reflective question: What call has summoned you to set out upon your journey to transformation? Have your life circumstances forced you on to a journey you would rather not take? Or is this pilgrimage a welcome summons?
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10 Responses
YES
Keeping a balance
Distractions and decisions
Decide yes or no.
I love this, Jan!
In a sometimes black and white world we are called to let the light of the divine shine through us providing color and energy.
Wonderful, Bob! I like how different the stars and other shapes are. Just like being human!
Palm up, my hand awaits
something to fall
into my wanting,
my waiting, my call
for levity, light,
love.
by Mary Harwell Sayler ?#?soulofapilgrim?
posted on https://twitter.com/MaryHSayler
May God bless you and your lovely work in Jesus’ Name.
Beautiful, Mary. May you be blessed!
Bravo, Jan! The call doesn’t know your age.
Call
God’s call at fifty
Seminary and study
Answering the call.
My call is for rest and recuperation of the general good health I usually enjoy for which I am grateful.
Rest well, dear Susan. I know how hard it can be.