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, 

OEP.