Waves of joy

Sun breaks through the clouds,

and my heart leaps in response,

pierced with waves of joy.

Grateful for the stillness

Despite life's burdens, we are still afloat,

and grateful for the stillness of the morning.

Promise of Spring

A chill morning in the vineyard, and yet --

the mist shimmers with the promise of spring.

Out of darkness

Step forward, out of your darkness.

The day may not be bright and sunny

but the world is full of color and light --

more than enough to help you find your way.

What rises up

If we approach the world laden with expectations,

there's always a risk we might be closing ourselves

to the possibilities that lie waiting

when we're open to what's rising up to greet us.
"Mystery is always present, 
waiting in every moment, at every step." (Loori)

Welcoming the light

After the rainfall, 

all creation lifts its face,

welcoming the light.

The choice

We're living in a field of opportunities:

We always have the choice.

We can rejoice at the beauty that surrounds us,

or continue to bewail our limitations.