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It’s Lent. It’s been Lent since March 1st. I have my own
private observations going on, and I just realized that next week is Holy Week.
Like Advent, Lent holds a special place in my heart and spiritual
rhythms. It’s the 40 days of preparation before Easter; a time to reflect, to
cultivate gratitude, to focus on others and our relationship with the One who
made it all possible, God.
I have a daily prayer rhythm, dedicated quiet time in the morning, but Lent goes deeper.
Last year I chose to add a practice to my routine instead of giving
something up. For 6 weeks I tried to be very mindful of what was going on
around me, in me, in people I know and don’t know, in my city and so on. My
journal was filled with “mindful” phrases, sentences and paragraphs.
Snippets from my journal: I’m mindful of …
time, taking time, making time, capturing time, savoring time, enjoying
time … being thrown around by my feelings. feelings are real, but they’re not
in control, or at least they shouldn’t be … belle’s devotion to us, her family
… deep awe and gratitude … the power of our words and how we conduct ourselves
… not being very mindful … busyness occupies. it’s an occupier of our time and
intentions, our affections and focus … scuttled clouds floating over the mountains
… shadows cast on the sidewalk from the split rail fence … leaving parts of me
in many places and taking parts of others with me to the places i go … having a
choice to trust you, even in confusion, definitely in confusion … the steam
from my coffee …
My process of remembering, reflecting and recognizing is my personal
journey. I hope you have your own.
Peace, my friends –
Missy
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