Over the last few days, there have been many commentaries and articles on the 1 year anniversary of the Pandemic in America. While the review process is an important aspect of healing and recovery, it is still very difficult after this year of uncertainty and turmoil to digest and assimilate all that has happened. We need time. We see a light toward the end, but the Pandemic is not over. One way to affirm a positive movement to our lives now is adding the element of gratitude to our review. This doesn't mean ignoring or suppressing the memories of fear, sadness, and anger. Rather it means adding balance by considering the aspects of the last year that have brought us meaning, depth, a new perception of ourselves and others, and our spiritual life. I am sure each of us has had our own personal 'gifts' of the Pandemic. These grow stronger through our gratitude.
This Sunday, I am leading you to a prose-poem from Contemporary American poet Maya Stein who offers a gentle future vision of such gratitude. Follow the link below. (Susan Nettleton)