By Lori Carmody
Today I turn 60. I have been reflecting on all that my 59 years of life have brought and I have to say, all is well with my soul. As one current country western song says "There's been highs, there's been lows, fast lane freeways and bumpy roads. Cursed the devil and prayed to heaven...ain't it crazy how we got here!"
My overriding sense as I walk into this new decade of life is GRATITUDE - for all that has been, what is, and what will be.
Today I turn 60. I have been reflecting on all that my 59 years of life have brought and I have to say, all is well with my soul. As one current country western song says "There's been highs, there's been lows, fast lane freeways and bumpy roads. Cursed the devil and prayed to heaven...ain't it crazy how we got here!"
My overriding sense as I walk into this new decade of life is GRATITUDE - for all that has been, what is, and what will be.
WHAT HAS BEEN: Time has a way of making the past seem ideal. However, when I look back to the home and family life I was blessed to be raised in, I recognize the extravagant gift that was given to me. Entering the adult world with cellular knowledge that I was and am known and loved both by God and by my family has made a profound difference in how the balance of my life has played out. It is one of my deepest desires that I give my children these same extravagant gifts for their grounding.
WHAT IS: I continue to discover, more and more each day, how little I need to assure my happiness. In fact, I don’t even strive for happy any more. Who knew?!! I long for peace, Deep abiding peace that feeds my heart and soul. Spending time in relationships with family, community and in ministry is the fabric of “what is” for me these days.
WHAT WILL BE: I have been a spiritual director for over 25 years. It has been deeply enriching work. I also have written retreats, talks, cards, songs, and personal journals all of my life.
It has been said that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” (Lao Tzu). "What will be", at least in the near future, consists in part with these entries on Gathering Grace that I want to share with you. I look forward to passing along my musings, photography, resources, and hopefully humor as well.
If you would like to come along on this journey with me, sign up to receive new entries by email.
Thank you for reading. Let the journey begin…
WHAT IS: I continue to discover, more and more each day, how little I need to assure my happiness. In fact, I don’t even strive for happy any more. Who knew?!! I long for peace, Deep abiding peace that feeds my heart and soul. Spending time in relationships with family, community and in ministry is the fabric of “what is” for me these days.
WHAT WILL BE: I have been a spiritual director for over 25 years. It has been deeply enriching work. I also have written retreats, talks, cards, songs, and personal journals all of my life.
It has been said that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” (Lao Tzu). "What will be", at least in the near future, consists in part with these entries on Gathering Grace that I want to share with you. I look forward to passing along my musings, photography, resources, and hopefully humor as well.
If you would like to come along on this journey with me, sign up to receive new entries by email.
Thank you for reading. Let the journey begin…
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