The joy of now

This may not be profound to many, but over the past few days I have been intentional about living in the present moment, taking in the experiences of the moment and I am filled with joy.
The car ride out to Kings Fold Retreat Centre, seeing the mountains grow closer; the amazing conversation in the car with companions.
The scenery out there; the hospitality of the staff.
The gardens and architecture of FCJ, the wisdom of the people who lead and attend the Spiritual Director Training
                     The sun, the wind, the clouds rolling in this evening.

Life is amazing, creation is astounding; people are delightful...
   if we will but take a moment to be fully present in the present moment.

Faith is like the flying trapeze

My friend Lauri is a wise and insightful woman.

Today as we caught up after my trip to Jersey she was saying how if we want to catch hold of a new thing in our lives we have to let go of the old. Just like a the trapeze artist has to let go of one 'swing' and take the leap into fresh air to be able to grasp the second 'swing'.

We agreed; such is the nature of faith; letting go of what we have held tightly to trusting our leap will coincide with God's provision.

All apt stuff for I am about to take another leap of faith. But more on that later...
For now may I wish any who read this and all who do not a wonderful, joyful and delightful 2012