What to do in the Darkness Go slowly Consent to it But don't wallow in it Know it as a place of germination And growth Remember the light Take an outstretched hand if you find one Exercise unused senses Find the path by walking it Practice trust Watch for dawn (Marilyn Chandler McEntyre)

"What day is it?" asked Pooh. "It's today," squeaked Piglet. "My favorite day," said Pooh.(AA Milne)

It was Thomas Merton who wrote: "A tree brings glory to God by being a tree." I have lived by this idea for years - one of the most powerful ways we can bring honor and happiness to God is by loving who he made us to be, and by becoming that very unique person  […]

"The great poet does not  completely fill out the space of his theme  with his words. He leaves a space clear, into which another and higher poet can speak." (Max Picard)  

Don't Worry Things take the time they take. Don't worry. How many roads did St. Augustine follow before he became St. Augustine? (Mary Oliver)

"Every morning I must say again to myself, today I start." (Anthony of the Desert)