In today's world I
hear so much about my carbon footprint and the impact of that
footprint on the world, I am feeling a bit confused and amazed by
considering each of my footprints as a blessing. Yet, the expanding
of my mind and perceptions does not end there. Once again, Joyce
turns to the 13th century Muslim poet Eumi, quoting him: Blessings.
What are they, Joyce asks on this Monday morning after Easter.
How do they come? What do they do for us? I checked several sites and
after defining "Blessings" as prayers, Blessings are also
defined as: WOW! Joyce continues to stretch my
heart by suggesting that wherever we (I) place our (my) feet -
wherever we are - can be a blessing IF we are aware of the inherent
sacredness and beauty of that place. That 'place' he says,
might be the heart of another person or the limb of a newly budded
tree or a fuzzy caterpillar climbing a drainpipe. Some
times I have to hear a message three times...and often in three
different ways to really get it! Such is the case with "Blessings."
I have heard this before and was moved and energized by the learning!
But, then the daily work within my church...my new learning became
pushed back into one of the dark closets of my mind. Still, the
learning was there, stored, ready for the next invitation. I have
heard this before from Jackie Nowak of The Blessing Center in Dayton,
Ohio. Squire shares that God Winks are to give us "hugs" to
give comfort when life is difficult.
The Blessing
Song.
Gifting God,
Gifting God,
OEP.
