"We must try to be like those rivers that enter into the sea without losing any of the sweetness of the water."
~Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters
of Mercy~ in Correspondences: p. 243
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At times we
become so caught up in the daily toil of life that it is easy to lose sight
of the journey, let alone the meaning of life. Task after task and sometimes
even person after person gives us too many challenges and our life becomes
full of stress. Taken to its extreme, we choose not to enjoy a moment or perhaps
don't even take care of our own self or those close to us. Yet if we step
into the flow of life we realize that the river continues to flow toward the
sea and in her sweetness will carry us on our journey too. We only need to
step in and let the buoyancy of the waters be our guide. |
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· Reflect
on where you resist being a part of the flowing nature of life. What is that
like for you? · What in
your life seems to flow without your intervention? Where is the blessing in
this for you? · Close
your eyes and imagine yourself in the rivers of life flowing to the sea. What
is that image? Taste and savor its sweetness. |
Reflection written by Sarah L Swart, Mercy Associate