There have been many gifts, too numerous to name them all from my younger brother who passed 3/30: a unique sibling friendship; three beautiful adult sons; shared memories of childhood…love & much more.

I too am grateful for those providing my home with running water, electricity & heat. I think of the postal workers here & elsewhere who’ve processed correspondence I’ll receive today. I’m now aware of those who made & maintain the walkways I’ll be on & streets to drive on, Blessings of Spring to each of you this day! 🌸

There is a circle of friends, too long to list. There’s 4 great nephews all out state, that I look forward to seeing. I’ve now become unknown to them because of inability of traveling to see them. My immediate neighbors are on my list too. We’ve all grown closer during this “non busy” time. I look forward to giving broad smiles w/out masks in grocery stores & I know that will take time. 😃

When I’m off the beam & loose sight of who my “Employer” is, then I become stuck in the minutia of my paid job & other tasks at hand. I have a set of tasks each day that can either blend into the cosmic song of healing & nurturing my self, others & the planet or I can join in the cacophony of discord. I’m coming to respect what our cumulative different roles are.

I’ve been nurturing & disciplining the Martha/Mary sides of myself by consciously adding in more quiet time in the mornings & a monthly class of SoulCollage. Yesterday I organized a small handful of folders for picture categories. It’s a start.

Being grateful for the gift of life & being alive propels me forward. Simply asking what new idea or experience is there for me today opens up adventures. Two recent simple examples—sprinkling smoked paprika on scrambled eggs & dressing in 3 layers to enjoy a bonfire in sunny 20 degrees weather! Both were invigorating & got me laughing; shaking off a pandemic weary mindset.

Being led by the Spirit of Sophia within, I’m drawn forward to experience the “more” that Life calls & brings me to.

In my neighborhood of South Minneapolis, after any snowfall over 4 inches, it’s common for an unknown neighbor with a snow blower to clear a stretch of boulevard sidewalk for others.

In 2019 I collaborated in an ecumenical Iftar celebration. It was wonderful & spiritually powerful to experience first hand such an intergenerational & multi-cultural event. In 2020 we began planning to repeat it & the pandemic hit. We all were enriched by the relationships we began with each other.. I felt richly blest.

Only by nurturing & growing a grateful heart will I have the right Spirit filled mindset, grounded here on earth with eyes towards the sky, to continue to walk into this still fresh new year. Sowers of seeds of peace are needed more now than ever before. I rise to participate with others in this task.

Early this afternoon I’m facilitating a training with like minded seekers & spiritual pilgrims on some of the Principles of serving others. I’m grateful I’ve been entrusted with this role. Grace & Sophia will guide me in what to say.

There’ve been several in last few years. Today I recall attending a potluck supper early Jan 2015, that led to a spontaneous dinner date later that month. That began a healing & intimate spiritual relationship of about 2 years. Though we’ve parted, the balm remains, as does the healing of a childhood scar.

Thank you Michele, the support across the internet is very comforting. 💕

I just woke & a wave of tears begins again.

Tx you pkr, support received & deeply appreciated by my kin.🤗

Txs Holly 🤗carla

Thank you Pilgrim for sharing your current “unboxing” & moving into your space, creating a cozy home. I’ve begun something similar & I do feel lighter. changing my attitude about my house has opened up & expanded new possibilities for living here.

I offer my Thanks to you & your granddaughter!🌻 Polar bears are near & dear to my heart.

I too wish I had the opportunity to travel with you sometime. In some ways, I think I have.. Thank you Howie! Namaste